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LED lamps used in marine fish farms are generally designed in a way that does not allow for the replacement of components that are most vulnerable to damage. This means that the entire lamp must be replaced if any of its components are damaged, which shortens the actual lifecycle of the lamps to an average of 2–3 seasons, even though theoretically they should last up to 5 seasons. Therefore, the project will create an LED lamp with increased resistance to damage, in which – in addition- individual components can be replaced. With these features, the actual lifecycle of the lamp will be extended to a minimum of 5–6 seasons. The concept of the new lamp was developed by the PARTEN owner in cooperation with the Norwegian project partner ELIX AS which installs and services lamps at salmon farms.
The project includes the development of the design and prototype of a new specialised LED light fixture for marine fish farming, as well as the purchase of equipment and moulds for their production, the execution of a test batch of lamps, and the development of technical and marketing materials. The project partner will be responsible for conducting parameters and safety tests on the light fixture and testing the first 20 units on salmon farms in Norway. After testing and possible refinement of the design, an IPR application for the industrial design of the lamp will be filed.