Energy as a service supports microgrids for vertical farming
Added on 13 July 2021
However, vertical farms have their challenges. A tremendous amount of electricity is needed to power HVAC equipment and the lights used to substitute for sunlight in the indoor environment. According to an article published by GreenBiz, "The energy load varies greatly depending on the size and type of operations, but it could be between 500 kilowatts and 15 megawatts — more than a retail box store and less than a data farm."
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Source: Energy Central
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