Dutch bromeliad grower takes major steps toward a fossil-free future

Features
Client: LKP Plants
Crop(s): Bromeliads
Location: Moerkapelle, Netherlands
Size: 1.5 hectares
Partner: Logiqs

LKP Plants, a leading Dutch bromeliad grower, joined forces with Van der Hoeven and Logiqs to develop a pioneering semi-closed greenhouse. This innovative project was driven by a shared ambition: to drastically reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions while maintaining premium crop quality.

 

Solution
The semi-closed greenhouse at LKP Plants integrates mobile rolling benches directly connected to the air distribution ducts, allowing them to deliver both water and conditioned air directly to the plants. This dual-function design ensures consistent hydration and climate control throughout the crop area.

In combination with the ModulAIR ridge ventilation system (Patented), the greenhouse maintains exceptional climate stability. The result? A temperature variation of no more than 1.5 °C across the entire space, even under changing outdoor conditions.

This precise climate uniformity is crucial for the consistent growth and quality of bromeliads.

The climate chamber
The secret lies on the side of the greenhouse, the climate chamber. Here, air is brought to the desired temperature and enriched with moisture and CO₂. This treated air is then introduced into the greenhouse under positive pressure, allowing for precise climate control.

This system requires significantly less heating than conventional full-space systems, and it enables the continuous reuse of water and CO₂, boosting both sustainability and efficiency.

Our goal was to reduce CO₂ emissions by 50% compared to a traditional greenhouse, but we’re confident we’ll exceed that target. Hans Koolhaas

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Daan Mansveld Greenhouse Expert Crop solutions Van Der Hoeven

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Mansveld

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