Farming in Containers
Summary
We are committed to using our vertical farming technology to help combat climate change and promote sustainability.
Our tree saplings will be used to reforest areas that have been damaged by deforestation, fire, and diseases. Helping to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and mitigate the effects of global warming.
As we continue to grow and expand, we hope to inspire others to join us in our mission to create a carbon-less future.
Research
We partnered with Latvian University to research the impact of vertical farming, green walls, and CO2-absorbing plants.
The study examines the pros and cons and potential solutions. The Scottish government is already using vertical farming to grow tree saplings six times faster, saving water and time, which could help the UK meet its net-zero targets faster.
A variety of species have been successfully grown, including conifers and broadleaf varieties, using efficient seed germination and less water. 129 million hectares of reforestation is needed to prevent global warming.
Trees grown at a facility can reach 40-50cm in just 90 days, compared to 18 months in a field. This could revolutionize the forestry industry and aid UK's net-zero goals. Both conifers (such as Norway and Sitka spruce) and broadleaf varieties (like oak, alder, and birch) have been successfully grown.
Germination rates are also much higher (95%) and faster (10-14 days) than traditional methods. Additionally, vertical farming uses less water due to higher humidity and less transpiration.
Technical Information
Manufactured on the basis :
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The external size: 12192mm (length) ×2438mm (width) ×2896mm
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(height).
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The standard version adopts a 40-foot cold chain special container; The inner wall of the container is made of food-grade 304 stainless steel;
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A reliable insulation layer(6cm thickness polyurethane sandwich) can effectively isolate the influence of the external environment and adverse factors on the interior, forming an independent space, for internal environment control and creating stable plant growth factors providing necessary conditions
Fresh air and air- circulation system
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It adopts two-way intelligent full heat exchange fresh air system, air replacement, energy recovery, multi-layer filtering function, silent, energy saving and high efficiency, and provides a fresh and stable air environment for the growth of plants in the greenhouse.
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The air circulation system composed of silent duct fans and micro axial fans can provide effective air flow to help maintain the stability of the greenhouse environment.
Fertilizer and irrigation system
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Adopt four-channel fertilizer system (three fertilizers and one acid), the fertilizer pump adopts a precise peristaltic pump, with EC/PH detection and adjustment function, intelligent control, can realize one-time quantitative fertilizer injection and micro-regulation fertilizer injection;
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The circulation of plant growth nutrient solution can be automatically controlled.
Water purity and treatment system
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Pump, pipeline, water tank, UV disinfection lamp, oxygen filling device.
Lighting Growing System
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Using a high-quality waterproof LED light source, the spectrum is specially designed for leafy vegetable growth, aluminum alloy base, good heat dissipation, long life, energy saving, and high efficiency, and can realize single-layer independent intelligent control.
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The main control system can automatically control the start time of led lights, and simulate sunrise and sunset.
Air-conditioning system
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Big brand central air-conditioning system with cooling, heating, dehumidification and fresh air auxiliary functions, safe and reliable, simple operation, stable operation, set temperature and humidity according to plant growth needs, automatic control, peace of mind and peace of mind.
Environmental monitoring system
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It is mainly composed of a variety of environmental factor sensors, including indoor sensors (air temperature and humidity sensor, CO2 sensor, light intensity sensor, soil temperature and humidity sensor, soil EC sensor) and outdoor sensors (air temperature and humidity sensor, CO2 sensor, light intensity sensor).
Substrate culture planting system
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There are 4 layers of planting racks in the growing room. The frame is made of light and environment-friendly aluminum alloy profiles, easy to install and good load-bearing capacity.
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The hydroponic planting groove is made of food-grade ABS material
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The seedling tray is made of environmentally friendly PVC material top diameter 60mm, bottom diameter 20mm, depth 1100mm
Intelligent control system
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The intelligent control system specially developed for this product can automatically control all power equipment in the container such as light source, temperature, humidity and concentration CO₂,
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The human-machine interface adopts a touch LCD panel, which can display all parameters such as temperature, and humidity.
CO2 supplement system
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Provide a stable and reliable environmental CO2 concentration for plant growth, ensure efficient plant photosynthesis, and increase plant growth speed and yield.
Water consumption
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The water consumption for a vertical farming container will depend on a number of factors, including the size of the container, the type of saplings being grown, and the climate in which the container is located. But approximately it’s 8 liters per hour.
Generated waste
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In a vertical farming operation, the main waste products are typically the plant material that is removed during the harvesting process, as well as any unused or excess water and nutrients
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Other sources of waste in a vertical farm may include packaging materials, such as plastic containers or bags, as well as any excess or damaged equipment. These materials can often be recycled or repurposed, depending on their condition and the available options for waste management in the local area..
There are two main options for tree planting, which differ in terms of planting density and cultivation intensity. In the case of a traditional forest, an average of 1600 trees per ha are planted. Such a temperate forest will sequester 10-20 t CO2 per ha annually over the next 20 years. With a production capacity of 240 000 seedlings per year, 150 ha can be planted, with a total CO2 sequestration of 1 500 - 3 000 t CO2 per year. At 10-year intervals, wood can be obtained which can be used for pulp production. A significant amount of sequestered CO2 will be retained in the soil (a total of 100 t/ha on average over the lifetime of the forest).
In intensive plantations, the rate of biomass production per ha is significantly higher, and the amount of CO2 sequestered per unit area also increases. In the optimal scenario, 8000 and 17000 trees per ha are planted for aspen (Populus) and willow (Salix), respectively. Thus, with a production capacity of 240 000 trees, 30 or 15 ha will be planted each year. Biomass can be harvested in just 2 years, totalling 60-210 or 105-205 t/year, from which 29-101 or 50-108 t of cellulose can be produced each year. For every tonne of wood, the plant sequesters 1.76 tonnes of CO2, so the total CO2 sequestered each year will be 106-370 tonnes.