90% diesel cut drives Norway fish farm to scale floating solar energy

Norwegian fish farm Emilsen Fisk has significantly reduced its diesel consumption by over 90% through the installation of a floating solar power plant developed by Ålesund-based company Alotta. The Alotta Circle Mc120 system, installed at Emilsen Fisk’s Båfjordstranda site in Trøndelag, combines high-efficiency photovoltaic panels with onboard battery storage to meet nearly all of the farm’s energy needs without relying on the grid or diesel generators. This installation is notable for being the world’s northernmost floating solar plant and has prompted Emilsen Fisk to order a second unit, which will initially be deployed at a different site before supporting the farm’s goal of full renewable energy coverage. The floating solar solution has delivered multiple benefits, including cost savings, reduced emissions, and improved operational conditions, marking a shift in aquaculture energy use from diesel to renewable sources. The Norwegian solar government agency partially funded the project, covering 45% of the initial system cost, aiming to encourage wider adoption of clean energy in