Integrated Floating Solar

This technology integrates the cultivation of fish and vegetable along with floating solar. On the top of the floating structure is utilized by setting solar panels for renewable electricity generation. Small sized vegetables are planted around the sides in such a way that do not shade the panels. Underneath the structure, cage fish is cultivated. To keep vegetation free from insects, a light trap is placed in a position that the trapped insects also become feeds for the fishes. This integrated technique of floating solar helps utilizing a waterbody in multiple ways.

Benefits:                                       

• Do not occupy valuable land space.
• Multiple use of a waterbody
• Low maintenance cost
• Produces fish and vegetable along with renewable electricity
• While safeguarding the plants from insects, the light trap provides fish feeds.

Contribution to Climate Change Mitigation:

• Renewable, green & clean power
• Zero carbon emission

Regional feasibility:

Calm water bodies which have no tidal effect or wave like pond, lake or reservoir

How to purchase:

The enlisted partner organizations of IDCOL sell qualified and sustainable solar systems. Please choose the convenient organization from the following web link.

https://idcol.org/home/downloads

Cost (Without floating structure):

On-grid BDT 60-70/Watt, Off-grid BDT 120-125/Watt

Price depends upon battery backup and other appliances

Written by: Md. Ashrafuzzaman Khan, Manager-Mitigation Technology, CCDB Climate Technology Park. 

Translated and edited by: Mohammad Nazmul Chowdhury and Zakia Sabnam

Date: 01.09.21