Solar Oysters

02/24/2026

Big news!

Our own Steve Pattison is featured on the latest episode of the OYSTER-ology podcast — and it’s available today!

On this episode, Steve discusses our Solar Oysters Production System (SOPS) — a solar-powered, automated floating platform designed to modernize oyster farming. He shares how the technology boosts production in a smaller footprint, reduces labor demands, supports restoration and half-shell markets, and aims to strengthen U.S. seafood independence. The conversation also covers Solar Oysters’ origins, successful prototype testing in Baltimore Harbor, growing industry interest, and the path toward full open-water validation and commercialization — offering a look at the future of renewable-energy oyster farming.

Tune in now and hear how Solar Oysters is redefining what’s possible in aquaculture. The OYSTER-ology podcast is available on all podcast platforms.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HPLOjqpzUqT6q6uUhilNP

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVfyg8_-3G0

Apple: Episode 41: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-41-from-sunlight-to-sea-transforming-oyster/id1778880182?i=1000751183466

12/02/2025

Attention! Bid Date Extended – SOPS 2.0

To ensure a competitive and fair bidding process for the SOPS 2.0 prototype, Solar Oysters has extended the bid submission deadline to January 15, 2026.

This extension is intended to support bidders who felt the original timeline was insufficient and to encourage additional qualified bidders to participate.

Interested parties are to contact Neil Armstrong with Misty Bay Design Works for the bid and tender instruction package. Neil can be contacted at [email protected] and 1-416-576-3346.

Solar Oysters is seeking a qualified manufacturer to fabricate a prototype oyster farming module as part of our next-generation aquaculture platform. This new module, referred to as SOPS 2.0, builds on the proven performance of the existing Solar Oysters Production System (SOPS)—a patent-pending, solar-powered, automated platform designed to sustainably grow oysters at commercial scale.

The current SOPS prototype has successfully operated through an entire oyster growth cycle. Based on lessons learned, the SOPS 2.0 module has been engineered as an add-on unit that connects to the existing platform.

The SOPS platform features a floating aluminum structure that supports a ladder-chain arrangement of submerged baskets, which automatically rotate oysters through the water column to enhance growth and minimize fouling. The SOPS 2.0 module will retain this core functionality with design improvements and enhanced scalability.

To support overland transportation and ease of assembly, the new module is designed with bolted aluminum connections and sized for shipment via standard, road-legal trailers.

10/24/2025

Yesterday we attended the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance’s Fall Partners Meeting. It was a blast meeting with partners to discuss the next steps for the Alliance and how we can do more for the oysters in the Bay! Our thanks to the Alliance for hosting the event.

10/20/2025

ATTENTION!
SOLAR OYSTERS SEEKS BIDS FOR SOPS 2.0

Solar Oysters LLC is seeking a qualified manufacturer to fabricate a prototype oyster farming module as part of our next-generation aquaculture platform. This new module, referred to as SOPS 2.0, builds on the proven performance of the existing Solar Oysters Production System (SOPS)—a patent-pending, solar-powered, automated platform designed to sustainably grow oysters at commercial scale.

The current SOPS prototype has successfully operated through an entire oyster growth cycle. Based on lessons learned, the SOPS 2.0 module has been engineered as an add-on unit that connects to the existing platform.

The SOPS platform features a floating aluminum structure that supports a ladder-chain arrangement of submerged baskets, which automatically rotate oysters through the water column to enhance growth and minimize fouling. The SOPS 2.0 module will retain this core functionality with design improvements and enhanced scalability.

To support overland transportation and ease of assembly, the new module is designed with bolted aluminum connections and sized for shipment via standard, road-legal trailers.

Interested parties are to contact Neil Armstrong with Misty Bay Design Works for the bid and tender instruction package. Neil can be contacted at [email protected] and 1-416-576-3346.

10/01/2025

Attention all oyster lovers! You are invited to participate in the upcoming Chesapeake Oyster Alliance’s Fall Partners Meeting. Engage in a discussion about re-envisioning the Alliance moving forward, hear technical presentations and discuss policy initiatives to advance shellfish aquaculture and restoration.

This meeting will be held October 22-23 at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club on Kent Island, MD. Register today at https://forms.office.com/r/K6Pm9LxjTn

07/21/2025

Big News from Solar Oysters!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new website! Explore our innovative Solar Oysters Production System (SOPS), learn about our mission to support sustainable aquaculture, and stay up to date on the latest news and projects.
👉 Dive in and check it out: https://www.solaroysters.com/
Cleaner waters. Smarter farming. A brighter future—powered by the sun.

06/20/2025

This week, our own Erin O’Toole, Steve Pattison, and Ed Mihalski attended the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance’s (COA) Partner Meeting at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Philip Merrill Center. Attendees received updates on the status of the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, federal funding to support oyster restoration, seafood marketing and participated in discussions to “re-imagine” COA. The meeting concluded with a cruise on CBF's Marguerite. We are so thankful to COA for hosting events like this to reconnect with the partners and discuss success stories throughout the year!

03/18/2025

Today we participated in the 2025 Chesapeake Oyster Alliance Oyster Lobby Day! It was a blast to meet Maryland delegates and senators to share with them the importance of oysters. We also discussed the new state budget, and how it would affect oyster and shellfish protections. Thanks to the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance for letting us join!

03/03/2025

This Friday, our own Steve Pattison will be giving a presentation on our Solar Oysters Production System (SOPS) at Aquaculture 2025 in New Orleans. This aquaculture conference and tradeshow is the largest of its kind and will have nearly 4,000 attendees from over 90 countries. Come say hello!

Learn more about Aquaculture 2025 here:

AQUACULTURE 2025 returns to one of the favorite tourist spots in the world for the only major national aquaculture conference and exposition held in the U.S. The U.S. Aquaculture Society (formerly U.S. Chapter of WAS) joins with National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Associat...

12/02/2024

Solar Oysters and our SOPS technology are featured in the latest edition of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Green Technology Book. This Book focuses on energy technology solutions and serves as a practical guide for those who want to act on climate change firsthand.

The link to the book’s page on SOPS can be found at the link below. We thank WIPO for featuring our SOPS technology and putting innovation, technology, and intellectual property at the forefront in the fight against climate change.

10/04/2024

Yesterday Solar Oysters’ Steve Pattison and Erin O’Toole attended the 2024 Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium in Virginia Beach. We had a great time learning about the latest industry studies and practices while connecting with the over 50 in-person attendees. Steve was given the chance to speak about our Solar Oysters Production System (SOPS), highlighting SOPS’ benefits and operation as well as past and future activities.

While at the Symposium, we met up with Jordan Shockley of Hoopers Island Oysters Company, the North American distributor of SOPS, who also presented about their parent company, Blue Oyster Environmental.

We thank Tanner Council and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for inviting Solar Oysters to this amazing conference.