Building The World's Northernmost Floating Solar Power Plant
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The aquaculture industry is increasingly looking for cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions. A significant step in this direction is now taking place at Båfjordstranda, where Emilsen Fisk, in collaboration with Alotta, is installing the world's northernmost floating solar power plant.
Photo: Marius Beck Dahle
Reducing Reliance on Diesel with Solar Energy
Currently, around 40% of Norwegian fish farms rely on diesel generators, contributing to carbon emissions and operational costs. Alotta's floating solar technology provides an alternative. By integrating the Alotta Solar Hybrid 120, Emilsen Fisk is taking a step towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels and utilizing renewable energy.
The project has received support from Enova, with a grant covering 45% of the costs from the Climate and Energy Fund, serving as a incentive in realizing this green energy solution.
Photo: Marius Beck Dahle
A Collaborative Effort
Highlighting the importance of the partnership, Egil Hjelmeland, Sales Director at Alotta, shares his enthusiasm:
"We have greatly enjoyed working with Emilsen Fisk, a company that truly recognizes the value of investing in innovative and sustainable solutions. This project has been inspiring, and we are excited to deliver a solution that meets their needs and ambitions."
For Emilsen Fisk, sustainability has long been a priority. CEO Roy Emilsen emphasizes the importance of finding greener energy alternatives:
"We have always been strongly focused on finding solutions that make our operations more sustainable. The Alotta Solar Hybrid 120 provides us with an excellent opportunity to harness clean energy at Båfjordstranda. We look forward to collaborating with Alotta and having the system in place by March."
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A Model for Sustainable Aquaculture
Seeing this project as a positive step for the industry, Kari-Elin Hildre, CEO of Alotta, puts the agreement into a broader perspective:
"This contract with Emilsen Fisk demonstrates how the aquaculture industry can lead the way in transitioning to more sustainable energy solutions. Our collaboration with Emilsen, combined with support from Enova, is a great example of how we can facilitate green transformation in a sector with a significant impact on both the environment and local communities."
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The system is set to be installed in March/April 2025. Designed for maritime conditions, the Alotta Solar Hybrid 120 combines solar power technology with robust engineering to withstand the challenges of offshore aquaculture.
As the industry moves toward greener energy solutions, partnerships like this highlight the potential for positive change.