Large solar panels in fish ponds

Can floating solar PV be used in fish ponds?

Andini, S. et al. Analysis of biological, chemical, and physical parameters to evaluate the effect of floating solar PV in Mahoni Lake, Depok, Indonesia: mesocosm experiment study. J. Ecol. Eng. 23, 201–207 (2022). Château, P. A. et al. Mathematical modeling suggests high potential for the deployment of floating photovoltaic on fish ponds.

Are solar ponds sustainable?

By integrating robust and well-designed heat extraction systems, solar ponds can effectively contribute to sustainable energy solutions while minimizing energy losses and optimizing thermal output. Local climate factors like solar irradiance, temperature fluctuations, and humidity impact the evaporation rates and energy efficiency of the pond.

What is a solar pond?

A solar pond is a non-conventional energy device that serves as a heat reservoir and integrates solar collection and storage in the same configuration to absorb and store solar radiation (Poyyamozhi & Karthikeyan, 2022a). However, a significant challenge with solar ponds is their low conversion efficiency.

How can a solar pond help a fish grow?

The fish- a combination between solar power and national grid. It must be sure to maintain proper fish in culture systems. In addition, using PV panels to cover the culture systems (pond, tank) makes for shade that can gradually reduce the water temperature on a hot day. This is helpful for fish growth .

Are solar ponds a viable source of energy?

Numerous technologies that can capture and store solar radiation have been developed because of the possibility of using solar energy to meet the bulk of human energy needs (Adediji et al., 2023; Adeyinka et al., 2023; Oladimeji, et al., 2020). Solar ponds have received attention as a viable means of storing heat (Saleh, 2022).

Does a U-shaped solar pond save energy?

The U-shaped solar pond had the advantages of shortening pipelines and saving energy because there was no need to utilize a pump. Yaakob et al. (2011) also suggested enhancing the solar pond’s effectiveness by removing the hot brine from NCZ using an external thermosiphon heat exchanger.