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Generator powers up a fish farm

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Generator powers up a fish farm

Generator hire powers up fish farm

  • Challenge

    Existing generator lacked the power to meet hatchery’s growing needs

  • Impact

    Renting instead of buying saves money and offers room to grow

  • Solution

    Long-term rental of a 500 kVA generator, plus purpose-built extras

Client:Large Scottish salmon fishery

Location:Inverness, Scotland

Sectors:Aquaculture

The Challenge

Providing extra power to keep a salmon business growing

In a remote part of Scotland where blackouts are common, many businesses rely on generators for 24/7 power. What happens, though, when your business grows and your current power supply is no longer adequate? This was the case for a leading Scottish salmon company. Its hatchery needs round-the-clock power for the freshwater tanks where young salmon grow from parr to smolt, and its 300 kVA generator couldn’t keep up with the growing business. The company faced a dilemma: rent or buy?

Project fact file

200 kVABoost in power needed
EffectiveRenting proved less costly
Hassle-freeWe took care of maintenance
“During a growth phase, renting a major asset like a generator makes solid business sense. It’s so easy to scale the system to meet your changing needs.”

Tags
  • Aquaculture
  • Agriculture
  • Case Study
  • Europe
  • Fish farms