Catfish and tilapia farms around Yenagoa, Kaiama, Odi and Sagbama need water moving and oxygen up. Diesel pumps and long fuel trips eat profits. Solar helps.
What a fish farm runs
| Load | When | Battery needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Water pump (pond changes) | Day | No (solar pump) |
| Aerator | Often night | Yes |
| Security lights | Night | Yes |
| Freezer for harvest | 24 hours | Yes |
Day pumping, no battery
A solar pump runs straight from panels. It changes water while the sun shines. No fuel. No battery.
Night aeration
Oxygen in ponds often drops at night. Aerators may need to run then. Size the battery for the aerator's watts × night hours.
Floods
Many farms are low-lying. Raise panels on strong frames. Keep inverters and batteries in a raised, locked hut. Read solar in flood-prone areas.
Smoking kilns
Fish smoking kilns use wood or charcoal for heat. Small fans for airflow can run on solar.
Local pages: Yenagoa, Kaiama & Odi, Sagbama.
