In thermally stratified reservoirs, lakes, and ponds, the thermocline separates the warmer epilimnion from the colder, deeper hypolimnion. The SolarBee® has an adjustable intake hose that creates long-distance circulation either within the epilimnion or down into the hypolimnion, depending on lake management objectives.
Benefits of SolarBee Epilimnetic Circulation:
- Prevent and control harmful blue-green algae blooms
- Reduce taste and odor problems in drinking water
- Reduce public health issues
- Reduce invasive aquatic weed growth
- Reduce filamentous algae growth
- Improve fish habitats
- Improve water quality
- Improve aesthetics
- Improve dissolved oxygen (DO) and pH levels
Benefits of SolarBee Hypolimnetic Circulation:
Other Benefits Associated with SolarBee Circulation:
SolarBees can impact up to 35 acres (14 hectares) per unit, require minimal maintenance and no infrastructure, and can operate both day and night using only solar energy. Energy-saving rebates may be available for displacing grid-power aeration or mixing.