GREEN VALLEYS
Innovative Technology
At the heart of the Green Valleys Project lies advanced technology and continuous innovation. Our initiative integrates agricultural production with advanced energy cogeneration systems, utilizing dual fuel engines. These engines operate on natural gas, biomethane, e-methane, or green hydrogen, providing reliable heat and electricity to our hydroponic greenhouses.
This innovative approach maintains ideal growing conditions for hydroponic crops regardless of weather conditions. Dual fuel engines produce heat to regulate greenhouse temperatures and generate electricity that is partially consumed within the system, while any surplus is fed back into the electric grid.
The use of dual fuel engines offers flexibility in fuel selection based on availability and economic considerations, ensuring consistent performance and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, photovoltaic (PV) stations, independent of our facilities, supply Alkaline and PEM electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen, subsequently utilized as fuel for the dual fuel engines.
Our hydrogen microgrid technology allows for on-site energy production and consumption, promoting energy self-sufficiency and reducing transportation needs. Furthermore, the capability for regasification and the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) provides additional flexibility, particularly in areas without direct connections to natural gas networks.
Within the framework of technological innovation and production optimization, harvesting robots are deployed in the Green Valleys Project's hydroponic greenhouses. Integrating robotic technology automates harvesting processes with high precision, ensuring consistent production quality and reduced labor costs. Moreover, robotic implementation maintains optimal hygiene conditions and minimizes human intervention, enhancing the safety and sustainability of the production process.
Through this innovative approach, the Green Valleys Project creates an integrated circular economy system, fully leveraging each resource. Organic waste is converted into biogas, powering the dual fuel engines, while water generated from the biogas production process is reused in hydroponic cultivation and hydrogen production. This system not only minimizes waste but also enhances agricultural sustainability.
The Green Valleys Project exemplifies a sustainable, practical model demonstrating how agriculture and energy can mutually support each other, creating value both economically and environmentally.