Greenhouses: Integrated Energy Management for Optimal Yields

Summary

For a greenhouse complex, eFuelution has developed an energy management system that integrates and optimizes all major systems, including combined heat and power (CHP), lighting, ventilation and more. Using PhoeniX EMS, we ensure precise control over energy-intensive systems, resulting in maximum crop yields with minimal costs and environmental impacts.

Challenge

Greenhouses require a delicate balance between energy consumption, cost efficiency, and creating ideal conditions for crop growth. The challenge was to seamlessly integrate the power generation and consumption systems while dynamically adapting to environmental and operational variations, without compromising productivity or sustainability.

Solution

Advanced Simulations

Using advanced simulations, eFuelution has designed an energy management system that integrates all major operations in the greenhouse into a unified management framework. This ensures optimal energy efficiency, cost savings and precise climate control, which directly contributes to improved crop production.

  1. Technical Simulations: The interaction between CHP units, lighting systems, ventilation and other components was analyzed. By taking into account weather variability and crop growth cycles, the system provides seamless integration and optimization, reducing energy waste, and maintaining an ideal climate for crops.
  2. Financial Optimization: The design takes into account financial aspects, such as power generation, distribution, and operational costs. Predictive algorithms and optimization of energy use ensure maximum return on investment and support sustainability goals.
  3. Operational Planning: The system adjusts lighting schedules, ventilation and CHP output in real-time, depending on weather conditions, crop requirements and energy demand.

 

Role of PhoeniXEMS

PhoeniX EMS acts as the intelligent control center of the greenhouse. The system makes real-time decisions to optimize energy consumption, reduce costs, and maintain crop quality. It integrates all operational aspects into one seamless platform, ensuring that the greenhouse complex functions at maximum efficiency under all conditions.

Result

The optimized energy management system enables the greenhouse complex to achieve a perfect balance between efficiency, sustainability and crop productivity. Thanks to PhoeniX EMS, greenhouse operators have precise control over their operations, reduce costs and environmental impacts, and maximize yields and crop quality.

Project data

Customer
Confidential

System
Integrated Energy Management System for Greenhouses

Products
Cogeneration, Lighting, Ventilation, Energy Management

Capacity
Variable (depending on greenhouse size and operational needs)

Period
2023

Duration
3 months

Location
Netherlands

Phase
Design and implementation of energy management solutions

Step
Optimization and integration of systems

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