Designing an Energy-Efficient Commercial Greenhouse
Why energy performance is decided long before construction begins An energy-efficient commercial greenhouse uses less energy per square foot of production without a reduction in
Why energy performance is decided long before construction begins An energy-efficient commercial greenhouse uses less energy per square foot of production without a reduction in
A university research greenhouse needs multiple, isolated climate zones, not the single shared environment that works for a teaching or production greenhouse. That difference drives
Greenhouse owners increasingly need more than an operating cost projection. Lenders, institutional partners, and public-sector clients are asking for documented sustainability performance, a credible electrification
Humidity is one of the most difficult variables to manage in a commercial greenhouse, and one of the easiest to get wrong in a design
Every piece of mechanical equipment in a greenhouse comes with performance data from the manufacturer. Heating capacity, cooling capacity, coefficient of performance, airflow rate, energy
Greenhouse ventilation design typically begins with a standard set of calculations — vent area sized to peak summer load, and openings and circulation fans positioned
Energy is consistently one of the largest operating costs in commercial greenhouse and controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) production. Heating, cooling, ventilation, dehumidification, and supplemental lighting collectively
When an engineer sizes a greenhouse heating or cooling system, the most common approach is to pick a design day, typically a single worst-case temperature,
As growers and organizations look for more sustainable ways to produce food, the idea of the “net zero greenhouse” is getting a lot of attention.
One of the most difficult challenges in greenhouse CEA (controlled environment agriculture) is designing an appropriate ventilation system to maintain proper temperature and relative humidity
Strawberries are a beloved fruit, known for their sweet flavor and vibrant color. Growing strawberries in a greenhouse can enhance the process, allowing farmers and
Mushroom cultivation is more than just a niche farming practice—it’s a thriving sector with immense market potential. Whether you’re looking to tap into the high-profit
Building Management Systems (BMS) have been instrumental in providing efficient control and monitoring systems in industrial and commercial buildings, primarily for heating, ventilation, and air
Exploring the synergy between wind energy and greenhouses presents a sustainable pathway for agricultural practices. This blog delves into how wind turbines, as a cornerstone
Choosing to power your commercial farm with renewable energy is an excellent way to save money and lessen your carbon footprint. Two types of technologies
Have you ever wondered what you can cultivate within the confines of a greenhouse? The answer is just about anything, although some plants will require
If you’re an avid gardener that wants to stay prolific when the days get colder and darker, you’re probably thinking about ways you can optimize
As winter approaches, many regions face the inevitable shift in weather conditions that come with this season. For commercial greenhouse operators, this means adapting operations
Learn how to heat your greenhouse in the winter by harnessing and storing solar energy to keep your greenhouse growing through the colder months without
By: Wolf Reichard As an emerging and innovative approach to farming, indoor agriculture, also known as vertical farming or controlled environment agriculture (CEA), is receiving
Like any business, greenhouses should be completely prepared for any unexpected emergencies, including power outages. For commercial greenhouses, a power outage is much more than an
Ceres was founded with a mission to create energy-efficient growing spaces that make net zero food production possible. To achieve this, we have designed greenhouses that are
Vertical farms have drawn significant investment, and significant scrutiny, over the past several years. Pittsburgh-based Fifth Season closed operations in 2022 after raising $35 million
A Ceres greenhouse just north of the Canadian border has been getting a lot of attention recently. After being featured in the July issue of Greenhouse
Natural gas prices are historically volatile: Henry Hub prices rose roughly 60% during 2025 before easing in 2026, and the U.S. Energy Information Administration expects
Designing a Ground to Air Heat Transfer System A Ground to Air Heat Transfer system– also called an Earth Battery, Earth Tubes, or a Climate Battery
As much as cultivators wish they could predict what their outdoor growing season will be like, they are always at the mercy of Mother Nature.
Managing and balancing temperature and humidity in the greenhouse can be a source of frustration, further compounded by location, climate, greenhouse environmental control systems, and
A Ceres GAHT® (ground to air heat transfer) System is our patented geothermal climate control technology that has helped our growers maintain comfortable growing conditions,
Why an automated controller is better than a thermostat for your climate controlled greenhouse Ceres’ patented solar design and innovative climate control technologies enable us
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a 3D modeling process used for design and construction in order to more accurately plan and build structures. At Ceres
By Hervé Maumus-Hue Carbon dioxide (CO2): The Basics Introduction 1 – Different types of plants, different biological processes 2 – C3 plants: the importance of
By Hervé Maumus-Hue Managing a perfect growing environment is challenging and is the topic of much research. We know that the environment dictates the efficiency
Get A Free Quote At Ceres, we help our clients become smarter growers by staying at the forefront of greenhouse technology. We conduct our own
For the second installation of our greenhouse lighting series, we will be discussing the difference between the two most commonly used artificial lights in commercial greenhouse
The Relationship Between Greenhouse Design and Supplemental Lighting The benefit of growing in a greenhouse, rather than growing indoors, is the ability to utilize free
At Ceres we are challenging the idea that “high tech” means “expensive” when it comes to greenhouse design. Between our patented passive solar structural design
What is Agritech? Agritech, short for agricultural technology, is the integration of technology into farming and food production systems to improve efficiency, yields, sustainability, and
As summer approaches and the outside temperatures begin to rise, the temperature inside your greenhouse will begin to rise with it. How do you combat
Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) is the difference between how much moisture the air can hold and how much moisture it currently holds. It captures the
A climate battery is a ground-to-air heat exchanger that provides year-round heating and cooling of solar greenhouses and other structures using the thermal mass of
Growing in a year-round greenhouse often means contending with heat. For most crops, photosynthesis slows when temperatures exceed 95 F (35 C). As the dog
What do I want to grow and when? In other words, why do you want a greenhouse? This is the first question we start with
