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Contents tagged with energy
21 December 2020
Biomass heating has become more popular over recent years, but one disadvantage has been that biomass boiler flue gasses can't be used for CO2 enrichment without cleaning them. Read this technical update to read about developments in biomass flue gas cleaning systems.
21 December 2020
The advantages of diffuse light in horticultural production have been long debated, and there’s now increasing evidence that using light diffusing technologies in a greenhouse can give production advantages that include yield increases in edible crops and reduced time to market and quality improvements in ornamentals. Read this technical update on diffuse light to find out more.
10 March 2022
This project identified areas where energy and water use efficiency might be improved in glasshouse soft fruit production
2 March 2023
Read about the use of computer modelling to manage your glasshouse environment
2 March 2023
Heating degree days can be a useful measure of the heat required by a building.
2 March 2023
Read the latest news about the Renewable Heat Incentives and Green Gas Support Schemes
2 March 2023
The huge increase in gas prices many growers are currently faced with
2 March 2023
Drax Power Station generating electricity with heated greenhouses that use excess heat from cooling towers as a by-product
8 February 2021
Read about the practicalities of setting up a heat network
23 June 2021
These pages detail some of the ways you can better manage your irrigation to improve energy and water use efficiency.
14 October 2021
These pages detail some of the ways you can better manage your irrigation to improve energy and water use efficiency.
15 December 2021
These pages detail some of the ways you can better manage your irrigation to improve energy and water use efficiency.