Optimized climate and light recommendations help growers fine-tune light exposure for better yields, quality, and energy efficiency because;

• Support Optimal Photosynthesis

-Light drives growth, flowering, and fruiting. Tailored advice ensures crops get what they need.

• Improving Yield Quality & Consistency

-Stable light levels result in uniform, high-quality crops thqt meet market demands.

• Efficient Use of Resources

-Optimized lighting cuts energy waste while boosting productivity- balancing natural and artificial light use.

• Seasonal Light Adjustments

-Light varies year-round. Historical Data helps adjust lighting and shading strategies for steady performance.

Optimized Light= Stronger Crops & Higher Efficiency

With data driven light strategies, growers can boost yield, improve quality, and reduce costs thus maximizing greenhouse performance.

Weather Conditions: Undertsanding the External Climate

Optimizing Light & Temperature Control
– More clear days? Add Shading. More Overcast Days? Use supplemental Lighting. This helps in fine-tuning your climate strategy.
Efficient Water Management
-rainy periods reduce irrigation needs; dry spells require more water. Weather pattern guide smart water use!
Enhances Disease Prevention
-humid, cloudy weather raises fungal disease risks. Anticipate and adjust ventilation and treatment accordingly.
Improving Energy Efficiency
– Matching climate systems with weather trends cuts energy waste and ensures optimal growing conditions.

Long term weather insights help anticipate seasonal changes, refine climate control, and lower costs= healthy and happy crops and more efficient production.

Outside Temperature: : Managing Climate for Stable Crop Growth

• Maintaining Ideal Growth Conditions
• Adapting to Seasonal Changes & Extremes
• Efficient Energy & Climate Management
• Boosting Crop Resilience

By analysing average and extreme temperatures, growers can maintain stable conditions, cut energy use, and strengthen crop resilience for healthy, high-yielding productions

Relative Humidity: Managing Moisture for a Stable Greenhouse Climate

• Maintaining Ideal Humidity Levels
• Protecting against Diseases and Pest
• Improving Resource Efficiency
• Adapting to Seasonal Changes

Tracking external humidity helps growers maintain ideal conditions, prevent disease, and reduce energy use- supporting healthier crops and efficient productions

Solar Radiation: Understanding Solar Radiation for Smarter Greenhouse Management

• Optimizing Light Management
• Better Temperature Control
• Reducing Energy Costs
• Anticipating Low-Light Conditions

By leveraging historical data, meaning having the ability to make informed decisions that improve light management, optimize energy use, and maintain a stable climate – stronger, healthier crops and higher yields.

DLI: Daily Light Intergal

DLI exceed crop requirements, leading to heat stress, water loss, and inefficient photosynthesis. On the other hand, in winter, DLI declines its optimal growth leading to slow progress of growth, heating, and lighting strategies.

Wind Direction: Optimizing Ventilation and Structural Protection

• Designing Optimal Ventilation
• Enhancing Temperature Management
• Protecting Against Wind Exposure
• Adapting to Seasonal Changes

By monitoring wind direction trends, growers can improve airflow, lower energy costs, and better protetcion for the crops. Ensuring a stable and efficient greenhouse operation.

Wind Speed: Safeguarding your Greenhouse & Optimizing Climate Control

• Protecting Structural Integrity
• Enhancing Ventilation Efficiency
• Maintaining Temperature Stability
• Adapting to Seasonal Wind Changes

With wind inisghts, growers can strengthen structures, optimize airflow, and maintain a stable climate. This improves crop protection and energy efficiency.

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The data center needs to be cooled all year round. Recovered heat can easily be used to heat a greenhouse.

Waste heat from data centers is recovered and repurposed instead of being lost. The recovered heat is used directly to heat the greenhouse.

During the day, when heating requirements are lower, any surplus heat is stored in a water buffer tank for later use. If the buffer tank is unloaded and the recovered heat is insufficient, additional energy is necessary to meet the demand.

Hortinergy model energy consuption provided data center and additional energy required

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Did you know that the type of transparent cover and shading strategy you choose can drastically affect your greenhouse’s internal climate?

Temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and PAR all have a direct impact on crop performance and energy consumption.

With Hortinergy it’s now possible to simulate and compare different equipment and strategies before the greenhouse is even built.

This was recently demonstrated in a multi-span greenhouse project in Abu Dhabi, under extreme heat and solar radiation. Thanks to simulations, we were able to make smarter technical decisions and keep energy costs under control.

The result ? A better balance between crop productivity and energy use with measurable cost savings and more sustainable outcomes.

Curious to see how this could apply to your own project?

Request a free Hortinergy trial !

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Save time with hortinergy’s scenario comparison feature!

Spending too much time manually comparing your greenhouse simulation results ?
Hortinergy makes it easier! With our new scenario comparison feature, you can quickly analyze and compare the outputs of different greenhouse configurations to make better-informed decisions.

With this update, you can:
– Select the scenarios you want to compare
– Choose the key indicators for you analysis
– Instantly generate a clear, structured comparison table with annual data
– Export your results to Excel with just one click

Less manual work, more time for decision making!

Try it now: https://www.software.hortinergy.com/comparison

 

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The screen library includes:
Thermal
Thermal and shade (aluminium or white strips diffuse)
Shade and open (aluminium or white strips diffuse)
Black out

You can model your greenhouse climate (temperature, RH, solar radiation, PAR) as well as heating, dehumidication and cooling demand. Climate control parameters are the same as those of a climate computer.

With Hortinergy, you can semi-closed greenhouse, energy consumption, cannabis greenhouse, supplemental lighting… We also provide trainings on energy consumption to become a greenhouse designer.

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Greenhouse thermal training and exercises

Join us for an immersive learning experience where you’ll gain invaluable insights into the principles governing heat transfer and the specificities applicable to greenhouses. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to analyse needs and optimise greenhouse thermal performance.

What to Expect:

Delve deeper into the fundamental principles of greenhouse thermal, addressing topics such as heat transfers, transfer coefficient U, surface heat exchange resistances and heat flow calculations.

Thermal features applied to greenhouses with different losses and conditions to achieve optimal energy efficiency.

Characteristics of different materials of greenhouses envelopes as well as screens.

Master the essential formulas and calculations necessary to evaluate thermal losses with exercises! But also to design efficient heating systems and be able to optimize the temperature of greenhouses through practical exercises and case studies.

Networking opportunities: Connect with other professionals and experts in the field, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Date: on request

Duration: depending on your goal

Location: through videoconference

Who Should Attend: greenhouse sizing professionals

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise and drive innovation in greenhouse agriculture! For more information, visit https://www.hortinergy.com/design-energy-greenhouse-training/ and to register, please contact us: https://agrithermic.fr/en/contact-us/.

Let’s embark on this journey together towards a greener, more sustainable future! See you at the training!

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Meet us at the Canadian Greenhouse conference!

on October 4th and 5^th 2023

Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Ontario, Canada

We will be pleased to discuss about the energy efficiency of your greenhouses project on this fair.

Contact us to organize a meeting: contact

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The Greenhouse Sector is keen to understand how to utilise Geothermal as a reliable, affordable and autonomous energy source. The International Geothermal Association IGA organises a top notch 2-day learning experience including site visits to geothermal greenhouses in The Netherlands.   Save the Date: 26 & 27 September 2022 NH Hotels, The Hague, The Netherlands   Event description: The IGA is proud to have line up of key companies and specialists for the full value chain of geothermal use for the greenhouse industry. A first glimpse on the program:

• Wageningen Economic Research https://www.wur.nl/en/research-results/research-institutes/social-economic-research.htm on relations in the energy mix for greenhouse industry
• TNO AGE https://www.nlog.nl/en on geological potential modeling and Dutch subsidies and regulations
• Getech https://getech.com/ on local understanding of the geology and global modelling possibilities
• Shell Geothermal on the challenges and possibilities of geothermal in the global energy mix

Several specialists will lecture on UTES, energy contract management, greenhouse configurations and climate installation modelling Excursions in the afternoon will be to  https://www.ecwenergy.nl/  and https://www.triaswestland.nl/ and UTES installations. A full program will be available beginning of July.   What will you get?

• Learn from the experts in greenhouse climate and geothermal energy.
• Join us of guided afternoon field excursions to TRIAS WESTLAND and ECW MIDDENMEER.
• Network with global professional during our dinner & drinks.

  You can visit our webpage if you are willing to know more about geothermal heating with Hortinergy.

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