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@article{179588,
        author = {Omkar Tatoba Patil and Rutuja Kiran Mali and Pratik Dattatray Parit and Nikhil Balkrishna Salunkhe},
        title = {Solar Based smart Aquaponic system},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {7518-7522},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179588},
        abstract = {This project explores the integration of aquaculture and hydroponics to establish an innovative food production system that addresses urban challenges of limited land and overpopulation. The proposed aquaponics system combines fish farming and soilless plant cultivation in a recirculating aquaculture environment, aiming to produce organic, contaminant-free food with reduced labor requirements compared to traditional farming methods. By reusing water and utilizing fish waste as a nutrient source for plants, the system enhances freshwater efficiency while minimizing nutrient discharge into surrounding ecosystems. The cultivation process leverages a synergistic relationship between fish and plants, necessitating a careful management approach to optimize production. Specifically, tilapia will be fed a commercial diet that meets their nutritional needs and provides essential nutrients for plant growth. While the aquaponics system offers significant advantages in food output and sustainability, it requires reliable energy sources to maintain operations and initial investment for setup until marketable yields are achieved. This research highlights the potential of aquaponics as a scalable solution for sustainable urban food production.},
        keywords = {Aquaponics , Solar Energy, Sustainable Agriculture, Smart Farming , Hydroponics, Renewable Energy , Aquaculture , Food Production , IoT (Internet of Things), Water Efficiency , Fish Farming, Plant Cultivation, Environmental Sustainability, Solar-Powered System, Urban Agriculture, Resource Efficiency, Waste Recycling, Agricultural Automation, Urban Food Production, Energy Efficiency , Smart Farming Technology, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), Aquaponics System Monitoring, Agricultural Innovation},
        month = {May},
        }