How floating solar panels created a new home for thousands of salmon at a Chile fish farm
- Floating solar panels helped cut diesel use and also created a haven for salmon (Representational AI image)A salmon farm off the coast of Chile has found an unexpected benefit after replacing diesel generators with floating solar panels.
- While the project was launched to cut emissions and reduce fuel use, the new system also created a quieter and more sheltered environment that has attracted thousands of salmon.
- The project was carried out at Mowi’s Huar Norte salmon farm in the Los Lagos region.
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- Floating solar panels helped cut diesel use and also created a haven for salmon (Representational AI image)A salmon farm off the coast of Chile has found an unexpected benefit after replacing diesel generators with floating solar panels.
- While the project was launched to cut emissions and reduce fuel use, the new system also created a quieter and more sheltered environment that has attracted thousands of salmon.
- The project was carried out at Mowi’s Huar Norte salmon farm in the Los Lagos region.
Sources: Times of India