CERBERUS
SEAWEED
SYSTEMS

____________  reinventing maritime algae cultivation 

vision

IT´S TIME TO REDEFINE
ALGAE CULTIVATION

In recent years, interest in the use of algae as a sustainable energy source has increased significantly. Algae can be an emission-free source of biofuels, food supplements, animal feed, fertilisers, biofuels and other products.

In order to cultivate and harvest algae on a large scale, Cerberus Seaweed Systems is developing new cultivation systems to

/ increase twine length
per squaremeter
/ reduce time on board
(pre- / post processing on land)
/ expand into the depth

the system HYDRA

EXPANDABLE
IN DEPTH

The buoy system HYDRA consists of a swimming vessel and several cultivation cages, that allow different substrate material (e.g. twine or substrate plates) to be attached. The system is designed in a way to provide the algae with as much sunlight and water movement as possible. 

the substrate cage

PUT IT
TOGETHER

The cultivation cages can be configured to suit the needs of the algae populations. For example, by choosing different substrate carriers, they can influence growth conditions through light intensity and topologies that are matched to each algae species.

The inoculated substrate can be inserted and secured. They are effective, easy to maintain and can be adapted to the specific needs of algal populations. With these advantages, the modular cultivation system can help to meet the increasing demand of biomass in the most efficient way.

the product family / HYDRA

MODULAR AND ADAPTABLE FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS

CERBERUS 2030

WE START WITH THE BUOY AND
LOOK AT THE WHOLE SYSTEM

Cerberus Seaweed Systems takes a holistic approach to the vision of redesigned seaweed cultivation. This includes redefining not only cultivation but also harvesting and intermediate storage. The concept is based on three basic building blocks: the cultivation buoys, the semi-autonomously controlled harvesters and the mother ship (for charging the harvester batteries and the intermediate storage of the algae harvest). However, turning a concept into reality requires a lot of time and perseverance, and since you have to start with the first step, we are currently concentrating on the cultivation system, but without losing sight of the vision: Namely, to develop a closed-loop system where Work 4.0 gives the algae farm a coat of paint for the future.

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