Aquaponics System at Lake Turkana Wind Farm | Living Machine

The Lake Turkana region has an arid climate, which makes conventional agriculture difficult. To address the need for a consistent supply of fresh food for staff, we designed and installed a self-sufficient food system at the Lake Turkana Wind Farm.

This project demonstrates how food can be grown successfully even in harsh environmental conditions. The system provides a reliable, on-site source of produce and protein, improving food security for the team working at this remote location.

Project Details

• System Type: Growhouse with integrated aquaponics
• Growhouse Dimensions: 24 x 10 meters
• Key Feature: Flow-through aquaponics system

System Function

The core of this project is the large-scale growhouse combined with an aquaponics system. Aquaponics is a water-efficient method where waste from farmed fish supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically. The plants, in turn, purify the water for the fish. This integrated system produces both fresh vegetables and fish with minimal water usage, making it an effective solution for an arid environment.