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Apr 2024
Apr 2024
Energy Saving Solutions for Growers
Unlocking savings with Svensson’s Energy Monitor
In the face of rising energy costs, Svensson is here to support you with tailored solutions designed to save you money and streamline your operations. Svensson Energy Monitor displays real-time energy and cost savings, including potential savings missed without climate screens. It offers automated advice on screen strategies, helping growers optimize their climate screen usage.
Metrics available in Energy Monitor:
💡 Savings achieved through climate screens (gas and money)
💡 Missed monetary savings
💡 Screening advice and strategies
💡 Track reduction of CO2 emissions
💡 Includes Climate House advisory services
“We reduced the gas consumption in our greenhouse
by 15 – 30% during the coldest months”
– Grower trialling Energy Monitor
Below link to new video demonstrating Energy Monitor.
For more information contact:
Ton Habraken
Global Climate Expert/ Ludvig Svensson BV
ton.habraken@ludvigsvensson.com
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