The Sealed SunChamber™
The Ceres SunChamber™ is a sealed grow facility, combining the climate control capabilities of an indoor grow with the sun harvesting capabilities of a greenhouse. Typically the SunChamber™ system is used for high value commercial applications, and for research and crop/seed development applications. Scroll down to read more about what is included in a SunChamber™ and why you should consider one for your operation.
What is a SunChamber™?
The SunChamber™ is a completely sealed grow environment, characterized by the following features:
- Energy-efficient HVACD
- The SunSense™ Controller– for monitoring & optimizing environmental conditions
- Pharmaceutical Grade Design- adherence to fundamental Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Ozone water treatment & water reclamation
- Supplemental CO2 (intended to help plant growth)
- Fertigation systems- optional
- Customized grow systems, biosecurity, air purification, and clean in place (CIP) sanitation systems
*The SunChamber™ is defined by its sealed environment and its systems. Layout choice will depend on engineering, site, considerations, budget, climate, etc.
Why SunChamber™?
Highest Quality: Intended for higher value crops and for growing the highest quality product.
Complete Control: As there is no outside air exchange, you can expect to achieve total climate control. Paired with a Ceres SunSense™ controller the facility offers control over all parameters.
Lower Risk of Crop Failure: GMP ready cleanliness creates an environment less susceptible to pests. A modular design allows for isolation of potential pests and mold.
A Sealed Lab-Grade Facility
Self Cleaning
Misting mechanism is used to apply cleaning solution after every harvest
Quality Materials
Construction details prioritize easy to clean, non porous materials, that are durable and long-lasting
Air Treatment
Air is circulated, filtered and treated through the use of the EcoPack™
Interested in a SunChamber™ Grow Environment?
Learn More about our Greenhouse Types:
Commercial Modular
Start with a HighYield™ Kit and add additional greenhouses, corridors, and a headhouse in order to meet your growing goals.
HighYield™ Kit
Our most popular kit. The HighYield™ kit is our standard greenhouse kit, typically used for commercial production.
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Ceres Greenhouse Options
Greenhouse Technology
One centralized system for controlling the whole environment. Monitor temperature, relative humidity, and CO2, leaf/ canopy temp, PAR, lighting zones, and outdoor weather.
We offer Ceres designed EcoLoop™ or EcoPack™ HVAC options depending on growing goals, budget, site constraints, and greenhouse type. All Ceres environmental controls are custom integrated to suit your needs.
The GAHT® system is a ground to air heat exchanger, a system often referred to as a ‘Climate Battery’. Ceres leads the industry in climate battery technology, having designed and installed more systems in greenhouses than any other company in the world.
Different crops may demand specific lighting requirements. We offer a variety of lighting solutions designed to suit the needs of each individual operation.
A NetZero greenhouse will have zero net emissions. This goal is achieved through capturing and storing energy. This can be done using a various system options.
Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene is a durable, high light transmissive glazing option. It offers more than 95% light transmission, including the UV spectrum. More than other greenhouse companies, Ceres is implementing full spectrum glazings for maximum crop growth.
Sunchamber™ FAQs
The SunChamber™ is a sealed Grow Facility that uses either the EcoLoop™ geothermal system or EcoPack™ system for HVAC and dehumidification, and the Ceres SunSense™ controller. The SunChamber™ combines the light harvesting capabilities of a greenhouse with the control of an indoor grow room, allowing for the highest yields and precision production.
While the vegetables would love this environment. It is usually not necessary nor cost effective to employ a fully sealed greenhouse for commercial vegetable production. A vented Ceres greenhouse with smart controls can still provide precise grow conditions which is more than sufficient for commercial agriculture.
For materials alone including:
- Building structure
- EcoLoop™ or EcoPack™ HVACD system
- Supplemental Lighting
- SunSense™ controller
- Water treatment
- Air treatment
- Grow systems
We estimate between $210-$260/sqft. These costs are prior to incentives and rebates that might be offered by your utility company or by the state.
Yes, expansion is possible. If you are thinking about future add-ons it is advisable to notify Ceres from the beginning so that our engineers can plan sizing for the total size of water systems and electrical. Engineering for a full build is undertaken at the beginning of the project, so that way we never have to backtrack if a future expansion is required, saving time and money.
The SunChamber™ requires three-phase power to power some of its systems. It is certainly possible in some situations to run this system off-grid and our team will help with the design of the power supply system.
