Articles Archive
April 8, 2025
Phormium launches Noctis Thermo that offers energy savings of 72%.
Phormium launches Noctis Thermo that offers energy savings of 72%.
April 8, 2025
Grodan and Philips Horticulture LED Solutions demonstrate additional heat input reduction while growing very flavorful quality tomatoes
'The first trial demonstrated the potential to achieve a 50% reduction in heat input.'
March 25, 2025
Decarbonising covered crops with low temperature geothermal resources
This project will unlock the potential for low temperature geothermal resources to control the indoor temperature of covered crops.
March 24, 2025
79.2% decrease in Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) allocations for South Auckland Cucumber Grower
Chickens come home to roost for Greenhouse Growers
January 15, 2025
Web based tool to help growers switch to geothermal heating
A new web-based tool currently under development will help greenhouse growers switch to geothermal-sourced heating and reduce their use of fossil fuels.
December 3, 2024
2024 – The NZ greenhouse energy sector Grower2Grower report
Flicker of light at the end of the tunnel. What options make financial sense?
December 2, 2024
Direct Air Capture (DAC) is now a reality— Onsite CO2 generation scalable for both large and small operations
Skytree’s Camille Hanna and Ot Messemake unveil Skytree’s potential roadmap for New Zealand growers and other industrial users of food-grade CO2. The presentation showcased innovative solutions for capturing CO₂ directly from the air. Skytree offers DAC units: one powered entirely by electricity and a hybrid model that combines electricity and heat, ideal for businesses already utilizing heating or boiler systems.
October 22, 2024
Auckland plant nursery goes electric in pilot scheme
Electric heat pump has cut its energy use by 61%
October 8, 2024
Gas supply for households and small business
"This winter has highlighted the essential role natural gas plays in keeping the lights on"
September 9, 2024
Geoheat Potential of the Tauranga Geothermal System
The report identified that a key factor contributing to the underutilisation of available geoheat is a lack of awareness of the presence and potential of the resource
