Our Mission
To design and manufacture energy-efficient products that improve water quality, restore balance to ecosystems, and empower our customers with smart, durable solutions.
Pond Aeration Systems Experts
LINNE Industries is the innovative maker of the PondHawk® Solar Powered Pond Aeration System. We are a one-stop shop for design assistance, equipment sizing, packaging, and shipping, making the addition of aeration effortless. PondHawk’s semi-custom design offers an extraordinary range of accessories that make water aeration accessible for any pond anywhere, from golf courses to stormwater facilities, and bioremediation projects alike.
Beyond aeration, LINNE Industries is a trusted partner in solar innovation. Our co-founder, Craig Burton, has been the go-to expert for companies seeking to power their products with solar energy. We’ve consulted on a range of solar-powered technologies outside our primary markets—applying decades of experience in solar manufacturing and product integration to help others build smarter, cleaner solutions.
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Industries We Serve
Golf Courses
Enhance pond aesthetics and water quality on golf courses, creating better play experiences and reducing maintenance headaches.
Stormwater Management
Improve water quality in retention and detention basins, helping meet regulatory standards without needing large-scale power infrastructure.
Bioremediation Projects
From protecting trout habitats by pre-treating iron-contaminated ponds to nutrient oxidation, PondHawk® promotes evaporation, disrupts thermoclines, and improves water quality in mining, sewage, and runoff-impacted ponds.
Residential Developments, Estates & HOAs
The perfect low-maintenance, sustainable option that enhances curb appeal and property value without increasing electric costs.
Our Clients
Revolutionize Your Pond Management
The Best Bottom-Diffused Pond and Lake Aeration Systems on the Market
It started with a smelly pond in our founder’s backyard—thick algae, no wildlife, and no easy fix. So, we built one. Today, that solution is PondHawk, a patented, solar-powered aeration system trusted across the country.
Our Products
Superior Solar-Powered Pond Aeration Systems
A patented, solar-powered subsurface aeration system designed to improve water quality without the need for power access or ongoing electric costs.
- Preassembled solar panel, mounting structure, and enclosure.
- Stealth and quiet design: ≈42 dB at enclosure (normal voice).
- Flood resistant — all components above high water.
- Operates year-round, even in cloudy or freezing conditions.
- Scalable modular design to fit various pond sizes and shapes.
- 100% 3-year warranty.
Business Achievements
Get to Know Us
At LINNE Industries, we’re more than engineers—we’re environmental problem-solvers. Our team brings decades of experience in renewable energy, product design, and water quality science to create smarter, more sustainable water aeration systems for our clients.
Sandra Burton
Co-Founder & CEO
Craig Burton
Co-Founder
Dr. Mason Reed
Senior Technical Advisor
Thomas R. Fisher, PhD,
Senior Science Advisor
Shaun Donahue
Senior Advisor – Golf Course Agronomy and Management
Certifications and Compliance
Patent Information
PondHawk® is a patented technology (U.S. Pat. No. 9,290,398). LINNE Industries currently holds 3 registered design patents within this groundbreaking product suite.
Certifications
LINNE Industries’ PondHawk® is the only solar aeration system that is certified as an integrated system eligible for sales tax exemption in the state of Florida.
Virginia: No AES Specialty License Required
PondHawk® is the only fully assembled solar aeration system that does not require an Alternative Energy Systems (AES) specialty license for installation in Virginia.
Water Quality Testing
LINNE Industries uses independent, certified labs to validate water quality and the In-Situ Aqua Troll 600 for our vertical profile testing.