A review on opportunities for implementation of solar energy technologies in agricultural greenhouses

S Gorjian, F Calise, K Kant, MS Ahamed… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
The greenhouse industry is an energy-intensive sector with a heavy reliance on fossil fuels,
contributing to substantial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Addressing this issue, the …

[HTML][HTML] Application of Thermal Batteries in Greenhouses

SS Mousavi Ajarostaghi, L Amiri, S Poncet - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
One of the key issues confronting modern greenhouses is the need to supply the necessary
energy in an environmentally friendly manner to facilitate heating and cooling processes …

Performance study of a sustainable solar heating system based on a copper coil water to air heat exchanger for greenhouse heating

I Ihoume, R Tadili, N Arbaoui, A Bazgaou, A Idrissi… - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Solar energy plays an important role in addressing greenhouse gas emissions in the
agricultural sector. In this context, this paper studies the performance of a solar copper coil …

Experimental study on the feasibility and thermal performance of a multifunctional air conditioning system using surplus air thermal energy to heat a Chinese solar …

X He, P Wang, W Song, G Wu, C Ma, M Li - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Maintaining a suitable temperature in the greenhouse in the cold season requires the
assistance of the heating system, and renewable energy is advocated to replace traditional …

Analysis of seasonal variations and their impact on the microclimate of soilless glass greenhouses: Numerical and experimental investigations

H Abid, O Zghal, M Lajnef, A Ketata… - … Heat Transfer, Part A …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This article presents a comprehensive examination of the interior environments in a soilless
Greenhouse located in Tunis and their response to seasonal variations. The research …

Utilization of surplus air thermal energy by a water cycle system in a Chinese-type solar greenhouse

L Wang, Y Li, Z Sun, S Meng, T Li, X Liu - Agronomy, 2024 - mdpi.com
Solar greenhouses are commonly overheated during the day, and the remaining air heat
can only be dissipated through ventilation, which is a severe energy waste problem. In order …

Optimizing greenhouse design: Effect of argon double glazing on climatic factors distribution and energy savings

A Bazgaou, N Aqili, A Benahmed, K Ibaaz… - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The growing significance of covered crops in recent decades has prompted the
establishment of objectives for greenhouse design and management, aiming to strike a …

Investigation of a root zone heating system for greenhouse seedling and its effects on micro-environment

F He, Y Hou, K Li, X Wei, Y Liu - International Journal of Agricultural and …, 2020 - ijabe.org
Under the extremely cold climatic condition, crops have to survive severe heat stress
conditions, even if they are being kept in greenhouses. In the winter and spring of North …

Advances in solar greenhouse systems for cultivation of agricultural products

K Kant, P Biwole, I Shamseddine, G Tlaiji… - … Energy Advancements in …, 2022 - Elsevier
As the world's population grows, current agricultural activities are putting enormous strain on
the climate, including deforestation, excessive water use, and pesticide runoffs. These …