Energy in greenhouse horticulture
Greenhouse farmers can receive individual advice from us. In addition, new insights from our research are also incorporated into general advice and tools. We rely on our extensive knowledge of energy legislation, energy markets, support mechanisms, etc.
With our practice-oriented research, we optimise existing techniques and processes, but we also analyse new insights and techniques and examine how these can be applied effectively within greenhouse horticulture, both technically and economically.
Our expertise
- Alternative energy supply
- Technical-economic evaluations for the application of energy technologies in greenhouse horticulture
- Optimisation of climate control for efficient use of energy
- Data analysis - AI
- Growing in climate chambers
- Simulation of CO2 emissions
- CO2 capture and purification
- ...
Together you achieve more
Our research on sustainable and efficient energy use in greenhouse horticulture is usually carried out in close cooperation and consultation with:
- The Knowledge Centre Glasshouse Horticulture, a consortium of Flemish producer organisations
- The greenhouse horticulture companies themselves
- Trial and practical centres for horticulture
- Universities and other colleges of higher education
- Governments
- ...
Our projects
With our research, we create impact. The sustainable use of energy is becoming increasingly important and we research how to use energy efficiently. Our projects include the feasibility of heat exchange to and from greenhouse horticulture companies, how to use artificial intelligence in greenhouse horticulture, etc. An overview of our projects can be found here.
Researchers
Herman Marien
Greenhouse horticulture expert. Lecturer and greenhouse horticulture representative.
Jeroen van Roy
Expertise in techniques for indoor farming, data analytics and smart lighting greenhouse horticulture
Fjo De Ridder
Interest in greenhouse horticulture, energy and climate control with expertise in data analysis and CO2 supply
Bert De Schutter
Practical application of energy technologies in buildings and greenhouses. Technical-economic evaluations of heat grids, heat pumps, etc., among others.
Ali Bagheri
Passionate about data analysis, modeling and AI and MPC in the field of energy technologies.
Griet Janssen
Proud of this team: bright researchers, knowledgeable staff, fine people.