A different growing strategy is a potential key to saving energy. An important part of this is to slow down transpiration.

Slowing down crop transpiration cuts energy consumption

The focus of energy savings usually lies in technology. But the crop itself offers numerous opportunities to economise on energy consumption. Many research results
Limiting light emissions called for creative solution

Combining two vertical fans makes for more even climate

Assimilation lights give off a lot of heat which stays at the top of the greenhouse when you would rather have it down near
Dutch aubergines under lighting in greenhouse.

Dutch aubergines now also available in winter

Purple Pride will be offering aubergines grown under assimilation lighting starting this week. It is expected that over 100,000 kg of aubergines will be
Much to gain with improved control over lighting installations

Much to gain with improved control over lighting installations

Assimilation lighting has a big impact on the greenhouse climate and - when the electricity is generated on site - on the efficiency of
Houweling's smart solutions to save energy and water

Houweling’s smart solutions to save energy and water

Houweling's Tomatoes in Camarillo, California has been showered with awards for its sustainable approach. Many of the techniques for saving water and energy are
LED lighting allows energy consumption to be reduced in the cultivation of tomatoes with assimilation lighting: energy consumption can be cut in half.

LEDs for energy savings of 50%

LED lighting allows energy consumption to be reduced in the cultivation of tomatoes with assimilation lighting. Even better: energy consumption can be cut in