Software
Greenhouse Energy Guide
Due to economic changes, political choices and new technologies, sustainable, climate-neutral and fossil-free greenhouses will be required in the near future. As a result, energy-saving options will become increasingly interesting for growers. Within the Greenhouse Energy Guide project, a Wiki has been developed for growers and the supply industry (especially the Club of 100 members), containing roadmaps towards climate-neutral greenhouse horticulture in an economically viable context.
Part of the project includes an interactive simulator that allows detailed scenario calculations. With this, Club of 100 members have access to a decision support tool for designing sustainable, climate-neutral, and fossil-free greenhouses which are economically feasible. The basic version of the simulator is freely available, allowing only the basic settings to be adjusted. The advanced version, which allows for real-life scenario simulation by adjusting parameters such as capacities, maximum power and climate control set points, is exclusively available to Club of 100 members.
For the standard equipment, options include cogeneration, mechanical cooling, forced ventilation, active dehumidification, fogging, pad & fan and various types of greenhouse covering materials. Additionally, screens and LED lighting can be selected. Sustainable energy sources available include heat pumps (with or without aquifers), geothermal energy, biomass, wind turbines, solar panels and even batteries. The use of the KASPRO simulation model ensures highly accurate simulations, taking into account the practical performance of various air treatment techniques.
The wiki and simulator can be found on https://www.glastuinbouwmodellen.wur.nl/edu/portal/en
For the standard equipment, options include cogeneration, mechanical cooling, forced ventilation, active dehumidification, fogging, pad & fan and various types of greenhouse covering materials. Additionally, screens and LED lighting can be selected. Sustainable energy sources available include heat pumps (with or without aquifers), geothermal energy, biomass, wind turbines, solar panels and even batteries. The use of the KASPRO simulation model ensures highly accurate simulations, taking into account the practical performance of various air treatment techniques.
The wiki and simulator can be found on https://www.glastuinbouwmodellen.wur.nl/edu/portal/en