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Agrivoltaics for controlled environment horticulture
The uptake of renewable electricity production in the UK controlled environment horticulture (CEH) industry has been lower than other sectors. In large part, this is because CEH set-ups in glasshouses do not have the large open spaces or unused roof areas needed for the popular generation options. Agrivoltaics has potential to change this dynamic. Simply,…
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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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Floating Solar
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) has been undergoing a quiet revolution in the last decade, transitioning from one of the more expensive renewable generations solutions to the least expensive, and enabling farmers and growers to benefit from it without the need for subsidy or incentive. Often categorised with Farming, Horticulture does not always have one of the…
