Wedoany.com Report-Jul. 1, On June 29, 2025, Emilsen Fisk, a Norwegian fish farming company, ordered a second floating solar power plant from Alotta, a renewable energy firm based in Ålesund, Norway. This follows the successful commissioning of their first unit at the Båfjordstranda site in Trøndelag, which began operating earlier in 2025. The second system is scheduled for delivery in autumn 2025.

The first installation, an Alotta Circle Mc120, has met over 90% of the site’s energy needs using solar panels and battery storage, significantly reducing reliance on diesel generators. “We were curious to see how solar power would perform in real conditions – and we got the answer quickly. The diesel generator has barely been running,” said Roy Emilsen, Managing Director of Emilsen Fisk. “It’s quiet at the site – in the best possible way. We’re saving money, reducing emissions, and improving the working environment. That’s why we’re now ordering system number two.”

Alotta specializes in floating solar solutions designed for maritime environments, providing off-grid power for aquaculture operations. The technology integrates solar energy with battery systems to supply feed barges, offering a sustainable alternative to diesel. “This is a clear sign of the shift happening in aquaculture. A new energy reality is emerging – in places where diesel used to rule, we now see quiet, renewable energy coming from solar and batterystages,” said Kari-Elin Hildre, CEO of Alotta. “When a customer like Emilsen Fisk orders a second installation after just a few weeks of operation, it’s not only about technology. It’s about trust, ambition, and a shared commitment to moving aquaculture into the future. Real change happens when technology and ambition align.”

The initiative has received financial support from Enova, a Norwegian government agency focused on sustainable energy transitions, covering 45% of the first system’s costs. “These incentive programs help more and more fish farmers take the leap – both those without shore power and those already using battery hybrids but wanting to go even greener with solar,” said Egil Hjelmeland, Chief Sales Officer at Alotta. The company’s Chief Technology Officer, Erik Rongved, noted the system’s efficiency: “We see this time and time again: with the right system design, solar and battery can cover most of the power needs – and the diesel generator can remain idle. This leads to lower operating costs, less maintenance, and a better everyday experience for staff.”

The collaboration builds on Alotta’s earlier project with Emilsen Fisk in February 2025, when they installed the world’s northernmost floating solar power plant at Båfjordstranda. Alotta’s technology is also expanding globally, with a recent installation at Mowi’s Isla Huar salmon farm in Chile’s Los Lagos region in June 2025, aimed at reducing emissions in offshore aquaculture.