Challenges
Before Sera, the greenhouse faced inefficiencies in managing its heating system, including:
- Excessive gas consumption due to poorly tuned settings
- Poorly calibrated heating schedules leading to leading to over- and under-heating.
- Challenges maintaining consistent target temperatures
Solution
We implemented advanced heating efficiency models to optimise boiler operations:
- Heat-Up & Cool-Down Estimation: Accurately predicted how long it would take to reach or fall to target temperatures, enabling precise timing for boiler activation and shutdown.
- Smart Boiler Control: Automated the heating process to align perfectly with climate requirements, reducing unnecessary energy use.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Integrated continuous data tracking to adjust heating strategies dynamically as conditions changed.
- Targeted Temperature Management: Ensured consistent greenhouse climates while minimising resource waste.
Outcome
- Improved Efficiency: Achieved a 5% improvement in gas consumption efficiency, lowering energy costs.
- Optimised Climate Control: Maintained target temperatures consistently for healthier, more productive crops.
- Reduced Waste: Minimised unnecessary boiler operation, conserving energy without compromising results.
Why it matters
With precise heating strategies, this German greenhouse achieved significant cost savings and improved climate control, demonstrating the power of smart resource management.
