East Africa's First
Solar-Integrated Shrimp Aquaculture

Realizing a Blue-Green Economy through sustainable innovation and clean energy

Project Overview

Located on a 30-hectare site in Mkokotoni, Zanzibar, this project is East Africa's first large-scale eco-friendly shrimp aquaculture facility integrating roof-mounted solar power with recirculating aquaculture systems.

Location

Mkokotoni, Zanzibar

Site Area

30 Hectares

Development Period

40+ Months (3 Phases)

Core Vision

"East Africa's first large-scale roof-integrated solar-aquaculture complex — utilizing every building and facility rooftop as a 20.5MW solar power station to maximize energy efficiency, achieve full energy independence, and create an innovative Blue-Green Economy model."

Core Technologies

Sustainable operations powered by RAS, Biofloc Technology, and Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS)

High-density recirculating aquaculture stabilizes water temperature and reduces energy consumption by 15–20%.

Biofloc Technology (BFT)

Antibiotic-free aquaculture using natural microbial production, achieving a survival rate above 85%.

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)

Roof-integrated solar panels delivering 20.5MW generation capacity and full energy independence.

Environmental Protection System

Fully closed-loop operations minimizing environmental pollution and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Phased Development Plan

A 3-phase development roadmap from pilot to full-scale expansion

Period

M1-M18

Site Area

5ha

Investment

$800K

Production

30 t/yr

Solar

1MW

Battery

2MWh

Employment

25 Jobs

Annual Revenue

$600K

Phase Comparison

Site Area (ha)

5

Pilot Phase

12

Phase 1 Commercial

30

Phase 2 Full Scale

Investment ($M)

800

Pilot Phase

Phase 1 Commercial

Phase 2 Full Scale

Production (t/yr)

Pilot Phase

148

Phase 1 Commercial

370

Phase 2 Full Scale

Solar (MW)

Pilot Phase

8

Phase 1 Commercial

20.5

Phase 2 Full Scale

Project Timeline

Key milestones and development schedule

Pilot
M18

Pilot Facility Completion

Completion of 5ha pilot shrimp farm and 1MW solar power system.

Phase 1
M20

Commercial Operations Begin

Scale-up to 12ha commercial farm and expansion to 8MW solar capacity.

Phase 1
M30

Production Optimization

Achieve 148 t/yr production target and enter export markets.

Phase 2
M40+

Full-Scale Expansion

Full 30ha site development and completion of 20.5MW BIPV solar system.

Project Impact

Economic, environmental, and social contributions

Final Production

370 t/yr

Solar Capacity

20.5MW

Battery Storage

20MWh

Jobs Created

200+

Annual Revenue

$10M+

Development Site

30ha

Join the Project

Together, let's build a sustainable marine economy and a clean energy future for Zanzibar