Recent active technologies of greenhouse systems: a comprehensive review

Harjunowibowo, Dewanto; Ding, Yate; Omer, Siddig; Riffat, Saffa

Abstract

Recent innovations in greenhouses for energy-saving purposes have included developments in heat-pump technology, semi-transparent Photovoltaic (PV), lighting technology, and control systems. In addition, retrofitting greenhouse with Light
Emittance Diode (LEDs) can provide energy-saving lighting, which costs up to 75% less per year compared to the cost of other artificial lights. Moreover, combining heat pump and underground thermal storage could cut energy demands by 25%, and semi-transparent or checkerboard PVs on rooftops could simultaneously reduce the cooling energy demand and generate electricity. Finally, an automatic control system in greenhouses would both ensure energy efficiency and accurately control the microclimate within the greenhouse, resulting in suitable conditions for the crops.

Citation

Harjunowibowo, D., Ding, Y., Omer, S., & Riffat, S. (2018). Recent active technologies of greenhouse systems: a comprehensive review. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 24(1), 158-170

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 7, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Jun 7, 2018
• Publication Date: Jun 7, 2018
• Deposit Date: Dec 19, 2018
• Journal: Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science
• Print ISSN: 1310-0351
• Publisher: Natsionalen Tsentur za Agrarni Nauki
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 24
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 158-170
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1218573
• Publisher URL: https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2018/20183119330.pdf