Economics of growing salmon in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS)

The article discusses the economic aspects of salmon farming in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) and highlights differences between RAS traditional hatcheries. fast growth rates achieved ideal conditions make projects highly profitable, with an internal rate return (IRR) up to 30%. However, several factors need be considered when evaluating investment efficiency, including periods, mortality rates, feed conversion ratios, fish purging before slaughter. high energy consumption required power pumps chillers for water cooling adds operational costs farms, designing farms should done align ESG principles. outlines main principles that taken into account considering projects.