Shading screens and agents are essential tools for improving greenhouse energy efficiency. By using a shading screen, you retain heat inside your greenhouse, even during cold days and nights, without relying on a boiler or CHP system. However, it's important to consider the loss of growing light and its effects on the crop. Read more about the functions of shading screens in horticulture. 

Shading screens also block energy radiation, preventing excessive temperature rises inside the greenhouse. The combination of these products helps create an optimal climate and boosts greenhouse energy efficiency by reducing energy consumption.

During winter, isolating films are crucial for maintaining greenhouse energy efficiency, especially for warm crops. These films keep heat inside, reducing the need for additional heating. An extra advantage is that isolating films are quick to install and are a cost-effective solution. There are two types of films with insulating properties: 

1. Isolating film for the facade
If daylight is important, choose an extra-clear facade film that allows more light to enter. If light incidence is less important, opt for a natural facade film. 

2. Anti-Condensation film (AC film)
AC-film spreads condensation across the surface, allowing more light to enter and improving greenhouse energy efficiency. Read more about AC-film in the customer story of grower Seasun.

Managing humidity is essential for maintaining greenhouse energy efficiency. High humidity often results in moisture loss through open windows, which also leads to heat and CO2 loss. A DryGair unit is an effective solution, as it extracts moisture from the air while retaining heat inside. This allows you to keep windows and screens closed, enhancing greenhouse energy efficiency. Read more about how to save gas by using DryGair units.

You can also save energy by installing solar panels. Did you know that you can install solar panels on the company's roof without a permit? Although the investment is large, it provides immediate savings on monthly energy costs. The electricity from the solar panels is immediately available in the company. If roof space is limited, floating solar panels on a large basin are an alternative solution to further boost greenhouse energy efficiency. 

A simple way to save energy is to perform regular maintenance on your heating system. This is because when using a boiler, the quality of the make-up water is not always of good quality. This results in poor heat transfer in the heating system and therefore lower energy efficiency. If you monitor this annually, you can save up to 10% in energy. Read more about how you can save energy with your heating system.

Painting your heating pipes is a cheap and easy way to save energy. White painted heating pipes reflect up to 50% more light and release up to 20% more heat. This allows you to turn down the heating. However, you need to repaint the pipes annually due to temperature changes, humidity and wear and tear. Want to know how to do this? Check out the tips on painting heating pipes.  

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