Journal of Solar Energy Research

Design of Eco-Sustainable Renewable Energy Systems for Fish Farming

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

1 Center for Research and Advanced Studies, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Tindola, Barabanki, INDIA

2 Department of Electrical Engineering, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, INDIA

3 Department of Physical Sciences, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Tindola, Barabanki, INDIA

10.22059/jser.2025.402632.1637

Abstract

Aquaculture is one of the prime sector; affected by climatic variations and environmental pollution. In this research, a renewable energy based solution is proposed by integrating photovoltaic (PV) modules with a glasshouse structure to provide a controlled environment for fish ponds, ensuring production regardless of climatic fluctuations. Furthermore, this study analyzes the performance of two commonly used solar cell materials; crystalline silicon (c-Si) and nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si) within glasshouse-integrated PV system to maximize electrical energy output. The results demonstrate that c-Si and nc-Si shows similar temperature (16˚C-35˚C) of fish pond. Additionally, c-Si is 2% more efficient than nc-Si, which increases monthly electrical energy generation by 20% to a maximum of 2000kW in January. The choice of solar cell materials for the glasshouse integrated PVT system should be optimized in accordance with the expected lifespan and performance requirements of the respective greenhouse type, as the life of glasshouse materials varies from 5 to 30 years. Therefore, this study recommends appropriate solar cell materials for specific glasshouse designs by evaluating Energy Payback Time (EPBT) and Life Cycle Conversion Efficiency (LCCE), considering thermal exergy range from 7.5 years to 9 years and 12% to 21%.

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Journal of Solar Energy Research
Volume 10, Issue 4
October 2025
Pages 2714-2725