Our Innovations

Thanks to our in-house R&D team, we are continuously pushing the boundaries. Our specialists combine expertise in a wide range of fields ranging from plant physiology and mechanical systems to climate, water and energy. We engage in intensive collaborations with renowned knowledge institutions, such as Wageningen University, TU Delft and TNO. Our goal is to be and remain a leader in the development of innovative and efficient high-tech solutions, while achieving as much circularity as possible.

Our R&D team is continuously focused on making progress in every area. For example, it is currently working on climate control, where alternative energy sources could one day render fossil-fuel consumption obsolete. Combined with the revolutionary ModulAIR system, ideal greenhouse conditions are a reality even in regions with extremely challenging climates. By reusing residual flows, a modern greenhouse company can minimize its need for water and fertilizers. It is also possible to reuse industrial water in certain locations, or to desalinate sea water or use sea water for cooling. Some of Van der Hoeven’s research is even concentrated on recondensing the water that evaporates from crops.