New solar thermal storage greenhouse

Is solar greenhouse based on latent and sensible heat energy storage?

The present study is carried out to present a review of the solar greenhouse based on latent and sensible heat energy storage. The various designs and application methods are reviewed considering different thermal energy storage materials employed for building a solar greenhouse and future prospects of the same have been discussed.

How is thermal energy stored in a greenhouse?

The proposed TES system utilized 4,970 m 3 of the underground soil to store the thermal energy collected by a 500 m 2 solar collector through U-tube heat exchangers ( Fig. 19 ). The stored thermal energy was delivered to the greenhouse during heating seasons through the heat exchange pipes located on the plant’s shelves and the bare soil.

How can thermal energy storage improve climate stability in a greenhouse?

The exploitation of renewable energy sources such as solar, biomass, and geothermal heat can improve the sustainability of greenhouse cultivation and decrease its reliance on fossil fuels. To provide climate stability inside a greenhouse (especially in terms of indoor temperature and humidity), Thermal Energy Storage (TES) systems are required.

Is a greenhouse with thermal energy storage a good choice?

There are a substantial research and field level performance of the greenhouse with thermal energy storage in all over the world. The greenhouse with thermal energy storage was found suitable for regulating the temperature of controlled environment for the crop production in cold and arid areas.

Can solar energy be used in greenhouses?

Solar energy, as the most widely-used renewable energy source, can be utilized in greenhouses to supply both heat and electricity , , . In thermal technologies, solar collectors and concentrators are used to convert solar energy into heat, which can then be consumed in greenhouses , , .

How to evaluate a greenhouse with thermal energy storage systems?

An economic evaluation is necessary for the greenhouse with thermal energy storage systems, to determine if the extra capital cost of additional infrastructure is definitely outweighed by additional energy conserving. Then, the applicability, suitability and impacts generated by the systems must be addressed at the ecological and social levels.