DryGair Reduces Carbon Footprint – Eligible for Dutch EG Subsidy Featured in HortiDaily

HortiDaily magazine mentions DryGair’s addition to the Horti Footprint Circle Program, and eligibility for Dutch EG subsidy.

The following are excerpts from the original HortiDaily article.

DryGair Eligible for Greenhouse Energy Efficiency Subsidy in Netherlands

“Many growers have purchased DryGair units using the Dutch government’s Energy Efficiency for Greenhouse Horticulture (EG) subsidy. This fund is for greenhouse growers who want to invest in energy-saving measures that reduce CO2 emissions. The EG subsidy for 2023 has recently opened for applications.”

Eef Zwinkels Presents DryGair at Horti Footprint Circle Meeting

“Using DryGair for dehumidification has been found to save an average of 50% on heating requirements,” says Eef Zwinkels of Royal Brinkman. Zwinkels recently presented DryGair at the semi-annual Horti Footprint Circle meeting, discussing the energy savings and positive environmental impact the system provides.

Horti Footprint Circle is a program that aims to reduce the environmental impact of horticulture. Powered by Greenhouse Sustainability, the program utilizes a unique algorithm to calculate the carbon footprint of horticultural equipment.

The final results are in the form of a total carbon impact, taking into account both negative impacts, such as materials and shipping, and positive impacts, such as saving greenhouse energy.

“DryGair saves energy by controlling humidity effectively, without opening windows or using ventilation. It lets you keep the greenhouse closed and insulated, retaining all heat inside. Recent research from Wageningen University backs this, finding that dehumidification with latent heat recovery can reduce greenhouse energy consumption by more than 60%.”