Platform solution for fish farms
In cooperation with NIKOFARM, SINN Power brings renewable energy to where it is needed directly: on and around the water surfaces of modern aquaculture. At NIKOFARM’s site on Evia, Greece, SINN Power is deploying a platform solution that builds on experience and technological approaches from the SOcean platform. It combines solar and wind energy with technical infrastructure on the water, reduces COâ‚‚ emissions, and supports the transition toward more climate-friendly fish production.
The challenges in aquaculture
Dependence on fossil energy
Many aquaculture operations require continuous electricity for feeding, pumps, cooling, aeration, and monitoring. When this demand is met by diesel generators or external energy sources, it leads to additional COâ‚‚ emissions and high operating costs.
Feed loss and water pollution
During manual feeding, unused feed can enter the water and settle on the seabed. This impacts water quality, can harm local ecosystems, and increases the need for monitoring during operations.
Feed as the largest cost factor
Feed can account for up to 70% of operating costs in aquaculture. Any feed loss therefore not only represents an environmental burden, but also leads to direct economic losses for the operation.
The Fishfarm Platform as a solution
Reduced dependence on fossil energy
The Platform generates renewable energy directly on-site from solar, wind, and wave power, thereby supporting a lower-COâ‚‚ energy supply.
Less feed waste, improved water quality
Enhanced monitoring supports more targeted feeding and can help improve the economic efficiency of aquaculture.
Sensors and monitoring for better control
Improved monitoring supports more targeted use of feed and can help enhance the economic efficiency of aquaculture.
Modular by design.
Built for offshore.
The aquaculture model.
The system is based on a scalable platform model. Depending on project requirements, the platform can be equipped for renewable power generation with:
Photovoltaics,
Small wind turbines,
or wave energy
be equipped.
The platform includes essential operational system components such as:
Feeding and distribution system
Storage containers
Crane system for feed logistics
Energy and distribution containers
Silo cooling
Backup system with generator and diesel tank
Our technology
The platform is a modular offshore platform designed, among other things, for sustainable aquaculture applications. The system combines renewable energy generation, technical infrastructure, and monitoring within a scalable platform concept for use in maritime environments.
Aquaculture platform system
Energy & Aquaculture Infrastructure Integration
Energy & Aquaculture Infrastructure Integration
Offshore operations & monitoring
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Photovoltaic and small wind systems can be integrated
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Feeding and distribution systems
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Feed silos and storage containers
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Crane system for feed logistics
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Energy and control containers
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Battery storage and electrical systems
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Silo cooling and refrigeration units
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Applications: aquafarming, monitoring, supply systems
The Platform enables the integration of renewable energy and aquaculture operational systems within a modular offshore platform.
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Sensor and camera systems for monitoring
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Monitoring of fish behavior and feeding
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Support for reducing feed waste
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Standardized transport and installation processes
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Scalable installation and maintenance
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​Designed for reliable offshore operation
Containerized offshore platform with standardized transport, operation, and maintenance solutions for use in modern aquaculture.
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Standard platform size (m): 24 × 30 × 6
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Seawater-resistant aluminum structure
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Scalable multi-module arrays
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Platform module combines 100 kWp PV with 4 kWp small wind turbines *
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Seawater-resistant aluminum structure
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Integration of energy, monitoring, and communication systems
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Standardized transport, installation, and maintenance processes
Modular offshore platform structure for aquaculture with a robust support architecture for the integration of energy, feeding, and infrastructure systems.
* Based on a platform size of 24 m x 30 m x 6 m
Advantages
With the Platform, the aquaculture area itself becomes an energy and infrastructure platform — enabling a more independent, future-ready fish production with reduced COâ‚‚ emissions.
Lower operating costs
Since feed can account for up to 70% of operating costs, reducing feed waste can make a significant economic difference.
Modular and scalable
Individual platform modules can be combined according to project-specific requirements and expanded into larger units.
Low-COâ‚‚ energy supply
The platform generates renewable electricity directly on the water and can combine solar, wind, and wave energy.
Reduced dependence on fossil energy
Aquaculture operations can cover part of their energy demand directly on-site, thereby becoming less dependent on diesel generators or external power supply.
Centralized technical infrastructure
Feeding systems, silos, crane systems, battery storage, electrical equipment, and backup systems can be bundled on a single platform.
Next step:
From platform concept to aquaculture application
From platform concept to aquaculture application
With NIKOFARM as pilot operator and future user, SINN Power is preparing the next development step for integrated energy solutions in the aquaculture sector, together with the University of Patras and the Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece. The operational requirements of the fish farm are directly incorporated into the development and testing process. The University of Patras supports monitoring and KPI validation, while the Decentralized Administration supports the involvement of relevant stakeholders and social acceptance.
The focus is on transferring various SINN Power technologies to the real requirements of fish production – from electrical supply, monitoring and operational safety to infrastructure on the water, at the shore and on land.
This creates a holistic approach: the platform can be used as a floating energy and support system on the water. In addition, near-shore SKipp applications can provide additional solar energy, while land-based PV systems on roofs or operational areas can support the energy demand on land. In combination with storage systems and suitable electrical infrastructure, different area potentials can be connected in a meaningful way.
This results in a practical approach that combines renewable energy, maritime infrastructure and fish production – for more independent, efficient and CO₂-reduced aquaculture.