Aquaculture
The aquaculture industry in Queensland
The total value of the Queensland aquaculture industry reached a new record high of $224.7 million in 2021–22. The most valuable sectors of the Queensland aquaculture industry continue to be prawn and barramundi respectively.
Top energy efficiencies for the aquaculture industry.
Installation of variable speed drive (VSD) motors.
Installing power factor correction (PFC) equipment.
Improving pond aeration control (paddle wheel) using Dissolved Oxygen (DO) sensors.
Installing solar PV systems.
Hatchery tank considerations may include - solar covers over hatchery ponds, covers over heated tanks in the hatchery, water recycling and heat recovery, additional power factor correction.
Explore aquaculture case studies
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Daintree Salt Water Barramundi
Energy Savings 65% Cost Savings $102,835
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Cowley Aquaculture Farm
Energy Savings 23% Cost Savings $295,000
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Queensland Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit
The Queensland Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit to assist and inform landholders as they respond to and negotiate with energy industry representatives about accessing land and developing renewable energy projects.
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Electricity Price Changes in Regional Queensland 2024-25 Fact Sheet
By July each year, the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) sets the electricity prices that are passed onto residential and business addresses in regional Queensland. It is important for farmers to be aware of their energy usage and the tariff.
Financing your energy projects
Once you’ve identified energy savings or renewable energy opportunities for your farm, the next challenge is to find the funds or finance to make it happen.
There are a number of options to either reduce up-front costs or reduce the borrowing costs for the project. These can include new efficient pumps, motors, compressors, vehicles, lights, renewable energy systems and many other products.