Consortium:Cluster Acuicultura, Spain; UNEM, Spain; ELA, Spain, UP (ICBAS), Portugal, UV, Spain, INEGI, Portugal.

The ACUAENERGY projects aims to improve competitiveness and growth potential of aquaculture systems, through identification, analysis and dissemination of environmental and economically sustainable energy solutions. At the same time, the development of specific products for energy efficiency and renewable energy opens a new market for energy companies. Acuaenergy will contribute to promote competitiveness in two strategic sectors of cooperation, improving their position with new products and an economically and a more efficient energy management. It is essential to rely on multisector experts and to apply a cross-border approach in order to ensure the applicability of the obtained results.