Whitepaper Summary:
Commercial greenhouse growers are under immense pressure as they grapple with mounting energy costs for heat and lighting that can account for more than 40% of their total operating expenses, significantly impacting their bottom line.
With the ongoing fluctuations in energy costs and narrowing profit margins, the search for cost-effective and
energy-saving solutions has become increasingly urgent for growers.
Commercial greenhouse operations in Europe have already felt the sting of record gas and energy prices, and North American growers are beginning to relate to their plight.
To curb energy expenses, growers face difficult decisions ranging from suspending cultivation or delaying the start of the growing season to reducing employee hours and cranking down the thermostat. None of these solutions are satisfactory.
Energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions are closely linked. Growing operations can reduce their demand for fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas, the primary sources of carbon emissions, by using energy more efficiently.
This in turn, reduces their carbon footprint, and helps mitigate the negative impacts of climate change and environmental degradation.
Overall, reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency are not only important for the health of our planet, but they also make good business sense by appealing to a growing consumer base that values sustainability.
At Prospiant, we understand the importance of promoting energy-efficient solutions to help growers reduce their energy consumption in the greenhouse.
One practical and cost-effective approach is the use of dual greenhouse screens operated by a single drive system, also known as cavity screening.
In this whitepaper, we highlight the advantages and applications of cavity screens, as well as the positive environmental impacts they can have on the greenhouse.
By investing in such energy-saving measures, growers can not only lower their energy bills but also contribute to a more sustainable future.
