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Exploring energy innovation in the Netherlands
Via the GrowSave project, NFU Energy organised a 3-day Study Tour to the Netherlands in March for UK greenhouse growers. Our focus, of course, was energy – using it more efficiently, sustainably, cost-effectively and learning about new technology and innovation. The Dutch are among the top commercial horticulturalist in the world, with a particular talent…
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Conducting an Energy Audit
Growing many horticultural crops is necessarily energy intensive, particularly when targeting important out-of-season markets. Energy has always been an important consideration for these businesses, but the past few years have increased costs by double or more, making the management of energy one of the foremost concerns in protected horticulture. What is an energy audit and…
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Energy efficiency in glasshouses 2023 workshops – a summary.
In 2023, Growsave organised two workshops focusing on energy efficiency in glasshouses; one on 4th April hosted by Clock House Farm in Maidstone, and the other on 11th July in Boston, Lincolnshire. The content covered was the same for both events: These presentations covered the basic concepts, worked examples of how energy fits into horticultural…
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Glasshouse heat recovery
Make the most of the heat in your glasshouse that may otherwise be considered “waste”. Read on to learn about the different areas in your glasshouse where you can recover heat to use more productively and ultimately improve your efficiencies. Refrigeration Many glasshouse sites include refrigeration, either as part of a chilled environment or in…
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Important characteristics of modern heat storage
Key aspects to consider in the design and maintenance of an efficient modern heat storage system.
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A detailed look at heat pumps and how they work
Find out what heat pumps are and how they work. Plus the five different types of heat pump system, their benefits and disadvantages.
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Where should you put a measuring box in a greenhouse?
Learn how using an alternative position to the conventional top of the crop placement can help improve greenhouse conditions and energy efficiency.
