GREENHOUSES
boost yields with recovered heat and captured CO₂
optimizing energy use in horticulture
Greenhouse operators who want to reconcile the challenge of rising energy and operating costs with high yield requirements and stricter environmental regulations must invest in a sustainable circular system with forward-looking technology.
A biomass heating plant with heat recovery and CO₂ capture is a game changer for greenhouse operators. The multimodal plant is not only highly efficient and economically attractive, but also offers the highest level of sustainability, thanks to its circular using of resources.
- Sustainable and cost-optimized production - circular use of resources
- Optimized investment costs – infrastructure, plant cultivation, substrates, and fertilizers such as CO₂
- Intelligent adjustments and changes in relation to environmental influences (e.g., weather) – trade and margin optimization
- Compliance with environmental and emission regulations
- Optimized labor and operating costs
the SAVE ENERGY solution
CO₂ capture from biomass combustion flue gases
Capturing CO₂ directly from flue gases after biomass combustion is technically much more efficient than capturing it from the ambient air. While the air contains only around 0.04 vol.% CO₂, the CO₂ concentration in the flue gas from biomass plants is typically around 10–20 vol.% (dry) – i.e., around 300 to 500 times higher. This means that CO₂ can be captured and used with less effort and at a lower cost.
For greenhouse operations that are switching to highly efficient and CO₂-neutral operation, the CO₂ captured from biomass combustion can be used as a very inexpensive and readily available fertilizer. A multimodal biomass heating plant with flue gas cleaning, flue gas condensation, and CO₂ capture components enables profit-optimized and sustainable production – a game changer.
At the same time, further applications are being planned: from permanent storage in deep geological repositories to the realization of CO₂-negative wood-fired power plants to the provision of biogenic CO₂ as a raw material, for example to produce synthetic fuels or for industrial processes.
Minimal energy consumption - SaveEnergy heat management
With SAVE ENERGY heat management, we recover 90% of the energy used for CO₂ capture and reuse it to heat the greenhouse.
Low-maintenance and environmentally friendly operation – SaveEnergy solvent – Hortisol
The salt-based, biogenic and non-volatile solvent is robust and was developed by SAVE ENERGY. It is ideal for compact CO₂ capture systems and enables low-maintenance operation.
Intelligent system integration – multimodal and highly efficient
The right dimensioning and well-coordinated components keep costs to a minimum. Biomass combustion systems are heat-controlled and ensure that heat and CO₂ are used together.
System dimensioning – Save Energy project management
Experienced project managers work with customers to develop the right system dimensioning – together for a successful energy transition.
advantages
Energy independence, own cost-effective heat from biomass
Pure biologic CO₂ as fertilizer – free, reliable and sustainable
Increased crop yields and quality through optimal CO₂ enrichment
No procurement costs, including transport
CO₂-neutral production
solution modules
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