Aquavoltaics Feasibility Assessment: Synergies of Solar PV Power Generation and Aquaculture Production

Author:

Imani Moslem1,Fakour Hoda2ORCID,Lo Shang-Lien13,Yuan Mei-Hua4,Chen Chih-Kuei5,Mobasser Shariat6,Muangthai Isara7

Affiliation:

1. Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei 106, Taiwan

2. International Program for Sustainable Development, International College of Practice and Education for the Environment, Chang Jung Christian University, No.1, Changda Rd., Gueiren District, Tainan City 71101, Taiwan

3. Water Innovation, Low-Carbon and Environmental Sustainability Research Center, College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan

4. Research Center for Environmental Changes, Academia Sinica (AS), No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Rd., Taipei 115, Taiwan

5. Department of Environmental Engineering, National Ilan University, Yilan City 26047, Taiwan

6. College of Engineering, Center for the Environment, and Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering, Purdue University, 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA

7. Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering, Solent University, Southampton SO14 0YN, UK

Abstract

The negative effects of climate change have burdened humanity with the necessity of decarbonization by moving to clean and renewable sources of energy generation. While energy demand varies across the sectors, fisheries, including fishing and aquaculture, are among the most energy intensive processes in the food production industry. The synergistic opportunities for co-located aquaculture and renewable energy can thus provide a multifunctional use of space and resources, creating opportunities to meet the identified energy demands of a variety of aquaculture operations. This study has investigated a sustainable energy model for a small-scale shrimp farm in western Taiwan with synergies for the dual use of the water area for solar photovoltaic electricity generation and aquaculture. Based on the simulation results and SWOT analysis, recommendations have been made for the design and operation of a solar-powered aeration system for shrimp farms. The average monthly energy production of 32 MWh is attainable at the estimated canopy space on a carport by installing 896 solar modules on the proposed site, fully covering the power demand of the shrimp farm. These findings have significance for encouraging effective practices in deploying solar techniques in aquaculture and making them replicable in global settings.

Funder

National Taiwan University

Ministry of Education (MOE) in Taiwan

Ministry of Science and Technology of Taiwan

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Water Science and Technology,Aquatic Science,Geography, Planning and Development,Biochemistry

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