Technology that utilises unlimited resources.
The idea behind the process is simple. It combines two unlimited resources – sunlight and seawater – to provide ideal growing conditions for crops in hot environments.
There is a broad agreement that something needs to be done to reduce atmospheric CO2 at scale – yet there is debate about what that something is. There is also a growing consensus that mother nature does it best – through photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide and water, converted by sunlight into carbohydrates, is stored in plant biomass and through their roots, sequestered in soils.
Technology that reduces temperature and increases humidity.
The innovation utilises the cooling and humidifying power of water vapour produced from evaporating salt water. Using modeling and simulation techniques developed in collaboration with our partners at Aston University, we are able to process local climate data to predict greenhouse performance and inform the design.
The combined effect of reducing temperature and increasing humidity, together with providing a protected environment for crops, results in up to 90% reduction in evapotranspiration. This greatly reduces irrigation requirements, which can be provided by desalination, and improved growing conditions.
As a result operating costs are lower, yields increase, and farmers can benefit from year-round production of high-value horticultural produce.
Benefitting from the technology.
As a result operating costs are lower, yields increase, and farmers can benefit from year-round production of high-value horticultural produce.
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Sustainable job growth.
Climate rehabilitation.
