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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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Effective use of screens for energy efficiency
Screens are an important element of glasshouse production as they have a key role in how you control the growing environment. Learn how you can use them effectively to help optimise greenhouse energy efficiency. Although adding screens to glasshouses is common practice across protected horticulture., there is often a general attitude of ‘set and forget’…
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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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Energy Efficiency in Glasshouses – workshop presentations
Our most recent workshop was focused on the practical measures and actions growers and site staff can make to improve efficiencies in glasshouses to reduce energy use and cut costs. Please find the topics covered below and download copies of the presentations which were delivered by NFU Energy, Ebtech and Bridge Greenhouses: To keep up…
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How to improve the effectiveness of greenhouse screens
Learn how to use greenhouse screens to save energy, control humidity and achieve a uniform growing environment.
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How to optimise screen and vent control with lights
Learn what practical changes to make to improve the integration of screen and vent controls with your lighting operation.
