Future of Greenhouse Energy & Heat Efficiency
by Greenport & Provincie Zuid-Holland
Future of Greenhouse Energy & Heat Efficiency
by Greenport & Provincie Zuid-Holland
The energy transition within the greenhouse sector is a necessary. Their negative impact on the environment is based on their inefficient use of energy and heat. Work on enabling them to make calculated decisions by giving them insights into their options and enabling the greenhouse growers to cooperate.
Future of Greenhouse Energy & Heat Efficiency
by Greenport & Provincie Zuid-Holland
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Background
The energy transition within the greenhouse sector is a necessary one, because it still relies too much on fossil fuels. The current processes makes the greenhouses vulnerable to fluctuating energy markets and their negative impact on CO2 emissions is based on the inefficient use of energy and heat.
To predict and budget energy demand, historical data can help to create awareness on flexibility over time and the effect of applying an energy mix for growers.
The more local renewable energy sources can be used per greenhouse, especially with energy storage, the more manageable and stable the energy/heat mix can be for the grower.
Problem Statement
Greenhouse growers are having a difficulty deciding what to do individually regarding implementing and investing in energy and heating solutions. Switching over to new tech or energy/heating sources, can pose difficulties and changes or risks to the yield. Taking on a serious investment like this can be daunting, hence why some of the growers are struggling to keep their business healthy and prepared for the shifts in the national and work economy. Some possible heat alternatives to the standard natural gas CHP are: waste heat, geothermal, hydrogen, heat pumps.
Mapping the Challenge
How can we help greenhouse growers to make educated and sustainable long-term choices by using a decision making/matchmaking tool connecting them to local peers and initiatives when managing heating/energy/cooling demands and excess per season instead of tackling the problem alone or going to a consultant?
Sub-questions
- How can we help staff member(s) of a larger greenhouse to prepare arguments in support of sustainable or collective options instead of individual company solution when asked to research and provide offer insights for a management decision by CEO/investor(s)?
Criteria
- The solution should allow for individual greenhouse growers or employees to input information about their entity
- The proof of concept should explore ways to create awareness about the long-term positive effects of more sustainable and stable energy sources, compared to the current energy systems.
- The solution should enable greenhouse growers to be matched to potential peers of interest or collaboration projects in their area
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