Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): The QUEST: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
Articles

Sustainable Aquaculture Systems: Microcontroller-driven Solar-Powered Fish Feeder

  • Mark Harvin Cortez,
  • Vanessa Alanis Villar,
  • Eduardo Hementera,
  • Peer Paulo Friginal,
  • Russel Villegas,
  • Gilbert Budoy,
  • Paul Isaac Friginal,
  • Edison Delos Santos,
  • Mark Allen Wageyan,
  • Justine Eljohn Verial,
  • Roderick Zante,
  • Antonio Bolivar
Mark Harvin Cortez
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Vanessa Alanis Villar
Aurora State College of Technology, Zabali Baler Aurora, 3200, Philippines
Eduardo Hementera
Aurora State College of Technology, Zabali Baler Aurora, 3200, Philippines
Peer Paulo Friginal
Aurora State College of Technology, Zabali Baler Aurora, 3200, Philippines
Russel Villegas
Aurora State College of Technology, Zabali Baler Aurora, 3200, Philippines
Gilbert Budoy
Aurora State College of Technology, Zabali Baler Aurora, 3200, Philippines
Paul Isaac Friginal
Aurora State College of Technology, Zabali Baler Aurora, 3200, Philippines
Edison Delos Santos
Aurora State College of Technology, Zabali Baler Aurora, 3200, Philippines
Mark Allen Wageyan
Aurora State College of Technology, Zabali Baler Aurora, 3200, Philippines
Justine Eljohn Verial
Aurora State College of Technology, Zabali Baler Aurora, 3200, Philippines
Roderick Zante
Aurora State College of Technology, Zabali Baler Aurora, 3200, Philippines
Antonio Bolivar
Aurora State College of Technology, Zabali Baler Aurora, 3200, Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.60008/thequest.v4i2.271

Published 12/30/2025

Keywords

  • Aquaculture systems,
  • Microcontroller,
  • Photovoltaic panel,
  • Solar Powered,
  • Fish farming innovation

How to Cite

Cortez, M. H., Villar, V. A., Hementera, E., Friginal, P. P., Villegas, R., Budoy, G., Friginal, P. I., Delos Santos, E., Wageyan, M. A., Verial, J. E., Zante, R., & Bolivar, A. (2025). Sustainable Aquaculture Systems: Microcontroller-driven Solar-Powered Fish Feeder. The QUEST: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.60008/thequest.v4i2.271

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Abstract

This research focuses on the development and implementation of a solar-powered automatic fish feeder using Arduino and a microcontroller to optimize feeding processes in aquaculture systems. The primary objective is to create an efficient and effective prototype that improves fish farming productivity while aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The system integrates photovoltaic panels, a 12V 40Ah battery, and a 200W solar panel, controlled by a solar charge controller to ensure continuous, sustainable energy. The Arduino microcontroller serves as the central processing unit, programmed to operate a servo motor that opens and closes the feed channel at precise intervals, dispensing 3kg of feed per day. The feeder operates on two feeding schedules: 8:30–9:00 AM and 3:30–4:00 PM, each involving three cycles with 1-minute intervals to ensure efficient consumption of feed. By utilizing solar power, the system contributes to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), while promoting sustainable aquaculture practices that support SDG 14 (Life Below Water). The design also aims to improve food security (SDG 2: Zero Hunger) and provide technological innovation in fisheries (SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).This solar-powered fish feeder represents a practical solution for enhancing the productivity and sustainability of aquaculture, offering a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative to traditional feeding methods.

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