On the Advancements in Agricultural Greenhouse Technologies: An Energy Management Perspective

Greenhouse technologies are techniques that create beneficial environmental conditions for plants or crops, along with automation. Energy management is the process of monitoring, controlling, and conserving energy in a building or organization. That is of prime importance in northern climates, where greenhouses are identified as the most energy-intensive sectors of the agricultural industry. This paper provides a review of the current state-of-the-art greenhouse technologies from an energy management perspective. It covers the energy management flow and related greenhouse technologies, the benefits and challenges of using them, the main types of technologies available in the market, the principles and methods of energy management for greenhouses, the best practices and recommendations for implementing energy management strategies in greenhouses, and the future trends and opportunities. The paper highlights how greenhouses can play a vital role in enhancing food production while minimizing environmental impacts.