SPRHOUT is a way to power a greenhouse farm with solar thermal energy
By 2050, the world’s population is expected to grow by 2.5 billion people. This will increase the need for food by at least 60%. It is a big challenge to feed a growing population in a healthy way using sustainable food systems. To feed everyone, the agriculture sector will have to double the amount of food it makes while using fewer resources and having less of an effect on the environment. Greenhouse farms have been shown to be able to grow more fresh vegetables and fruits in a way that doesn’t hurt the environment. They take less of a toll on the water and land resources, but they need a lot of energy, which is currently made by burning fossil fuels. Solar PoweRed Horticultural Off-grid UniT (SPRHOUT) stands out as the best renewable way to make greenhouse farms self-sufficient in energy, which will help the world move toward more sustainable food production. By using solar power and a thermal energy storage unit, the SPRHOUT gives greenhouse farms all the energy they need to heat, cool, and generate electricity.
Positive facts about SPRHOUT
24/7 operation thanks to unique storage capabilities
Up to 800 W of thermal power generated per m2 of installed solar collectors
Up to 100% lower CO2 emissions compared to fossil-fuelled solutions
4542 tons of CO2 saved per year for a typical 5-hectares greenhouse farm
Save up to 90% of operating costs (OPEX)
Less than 5 years of payback time
Video about SPRHOUT
https://www.youtube.com/embed/tW01dWkIot8
SPRHOUT website : https://solho.eu