New solar-powered side ventilation motor launched at GreenTech
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New solar-powered side ventilation motor launched at GreenTech Managing greenhouse ventilation remains one of the most important factors in maintaining a stable growing climate. Against this backdrop, Anjou Automation introduced a new autonomous solar-powered gear motor for side ventilation systems at GreenTech this year.
The launch reflects a broader trend within the greenhouse sector, where growers are increasingly looking for solutions that combine automation, reliability, and lower energy consumption. © Anjou Automation "Growers are looking for practical technologies that simplify daily operations while helping them maintain a stable climate for their crops," says Simon Grimaud of Anjou Automation.
"Ventilation remains one of the most effective tools available in greenhouse production, and we wanted to develop a solution that works autonomously while reducing dependence on external power sources." The new gear motor is designed for side ventilation applications and can operate using its own solar-powered energy supply. "OPTAGROW was developed to give growers better visibility of what is happening inside the greenhouse and to help them respond more effectively to changing conditions." © Priscilla Heeffer | HortiDaily.com Richard Aubry and Simon Grimaud from Anjou Automation at GreenTech Amsterdam As labor availability, energy costs, and climate variability continue to influence greenhouse production, automation is becoming a more important part of daily crop management.
Why this matters: For operators, this is a water-management story. The useful signal is that direct substrate measurements can help cut drain loss materially without giving up yield or fruit quality, which is exactly the kind of controllable efficiency gain a facility can build on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does substrate sensing matter in free-drain strawberry systems?
Because drain percentage tells a grower what already happened, while substrate moisture and EC data show root-zone conditions directly. That makes it easier to cut water loss without guessing.
What is the operator takeaway from this trial?
If the thresholds are understood well enough, growers can reduce drain water materially while protecting yield and fruit quality, which makes sensing an operational tool instead of a reporting tool.
