The Truth About Energy Consumption in Large-Scale RAS Facilities

Energy is very important. It assists us with many millions of things each day. Cooking food, watching television and playing video games all require energy. Did you know that large fish farms require large amounts of energy in order to produce large and healthy fish? In today's post, we discuss the energy consumption of these fish farms, or RAS facilities, and its potential environmental impacts.

What Are RAS Facilities?

RAS facilities are tanks (instead of the ocean) where fish are raised. And these places use tons of energy to maintain the water conditions needed for the fish to thrive. The majority of energy consumed in RAS infrastructures is from combusting fossil fuels such as coal or oil. Pollutants may arise to foster an environment unfriendly.

The Price of Consumption

In RAS facilities, using so much energy can be costly. They go through energy and thus more electricity costs. This makes it more costly for us to purchase the fish. It can also make it difficult for small fish farms to compete with large recirculating aquaculture system, or RAS, facilities that can afford more energy.

Good News About Energy Sources

But there is good news! A few RAS facilities are beginning to adopt improved energy sources such as wind or solar energy. Energy from these sources is environmentally friendly because it is non-polluting. Moreover, they are renewable; this means they will never get finished. Utilizing these energy sources donates to environmental welfare as well as saves money.

Being Honest About Energy Use

RAS facilities need to be frank about their energy consumption. This is called transparency. When they adopt open transparency, RAS facilities demonstrate environmental concern and energy-efficiency efforts. It also helps us, the shoppers, make informed decisions about where to buy our fish. At EWater we are honest about electricity use in RAS facilities.

New tech helps RAS facilities save on energy use. Some facilities, for instance, use sensors to see how much energy they are consuming and to learn how to consume less. Some employ energy-saving devices such as LED lights and high-efficiency pumps. RAS facilities are using innovative technology in new generation systems, making it possible to reduce their energy consumption and environmental impact in the future.

Conclusion

Overall Tools and equipment used in aquaculture, energy is a into a critical resource, so we must use it intelligently. They are a big step in obtaining freshly harvested and healthy fish but they have to cleanly power their operation so their energy usage does not negate all the benefits of their farms. Improved energy sources, transparency, and new technology will all help RAS facilities protect the environment. Every action counts — here's to reducing and caring for our planet!