5 Advantages of Greenhouse Automation for a Commercial Cannabis Operation
The controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry is steadily advancing every day, especially in the fields of greenhouse automation and control systems. Growers are integrating different technologies that are helping them to improve plant health, boost yields and be more energy-efficient. In this article we will give an overview on greenhouse automation and also provide five […]
How to Choose an Energy-Efficient HVAC System
If you choose to grow in a controlled environment, like a greenhouse or warehouse, one of the most important equipment decisions you will make is deciding on the right HVAC(D) system. In this blog we will discuss what makes an HVAC(D) system energy-efficient and why you should consider an energy-efficient HVAC system for your operation. […]
How Cultivators Can Adapt to the Current Industry Retrenchment? Innovative Cannabis Greenhouse Design
The cannabis industry is currently in a volatile position. Rising inflation, and fear of recession is causing cannabis companies to layoff employees, put a pause on new construction or close their production facilities all together. In addition to economic pressure, the sheer number of grow operations coming online following state-to-state legalization means that the US […]
How to Reduce your water usage by 90% Water Efficiency in Sealed Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation
One of the impacts of climate change is water scarcity – which in turn is threatening our crop growth. While water usage for all crops is an important topic, in this blog we will focus on how water scarcity affects cannabis cultivation because cannabis is a thirsty crop that’s often grown in climates where water […]
Greenhouse Dehumidification Systems for Vented and Sealed Commercial Greenhouses
In this blog we will discuss greenhouse dehumidification and different dehumidification methods that commercial growers can utilize for their vented or sealed greenhouse space to maintain a healthy and successful grow operation. Before we jump in to discussing dehumidification, let’s first make sure we have a basic understanding of plant transpiration. What is transpiration? If […]
Ceres Schematic Design- Bringing your commercial greenhouse facility from idea to reality
Successful commercial grow facility design is no small task. From site surveying, budgeting, engineering, procuring materials, coordinating construction, and commissioning systems, there are many minds and hands involved. Our most complex and involved greenhouse projects are that of our SunChamber™ designs (our sealed grow room design). Building a SunChamber™ involves integration of our EcoLoop™ geothermal […]