Solar-powered aquaculture for local food systems
RenewFish Project
Solar-powered aquaculture that pairs reliable energy with cold storage, so locally farmed fish reaches markets with less spoilage.
Solar aquacultureFocus
Cold storageAdded value
Smallholder farmersBeneficiaries
SolarEnergy source
Fish is a high-value, perishable product. Without reliable power, farmers lose a large share of every harvest to spoilage, and buyers pay more for fish that has travelled far from the water.
RenewFish addresses both ends of that chain: solar energy for pumps, aeration and processing, paired with cold storage so farmers can hold a harvest until the market price is right.
The result is a shorter, more profitable local food supply chain — more income for farmers, and fresher fish for the communities around them.
Project Detail
How it works
- Solar-powered water pumping and aeration for ponds and tanks
- Cold storage and preservation to extend shelf life and reduce post-harvest loss
- Processing support so farmers can sell a higher-value product
- Market linkages that shorten the distance between producer and buyer
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