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Greenhouse Automation System

Intelligent climate control and hydroponic management for protected agriculture

Client
High-Tech Greenhouse Facility
15 units, 50 acres

Duration

10 months development

Feb 2023 - Nov 2023

Team

6 specialists

IoT + Horticulture experts

Location

Western India

Protected agriculture facility

The Challenge

Our client operated 15 high-tech greenhouse units spanning 50 acres, growing premium vegetables and flowers using hydroponic systems. Manual climate control was labor-intensive and inconsistent, leading to suboptimal growing conditions, energy waste, and crop stress. They needed an automated system to maintain precise environmental conditions, optimize nutrient delivery, and reduce operational costs while maximizing yield and crop quality in their controlled environment agriculture operation.

Our Solution

We developed a comprehensive greenhouse automation system that integrates climate control, hydroponic management, and energy optimization to create the ideal growing environment while minimizing resource consumption.

Technology Stack

Environmental Control

  • • Climate sensors (temp, humidity, CO2, light)
  • • Automated HVAC and ventilation systems
  • • pH and EC meters for nutrient monitoring
  • • Arduino-based control units with LoRa

Automation Platform

  • • React dashboard with real-time monitoring
  • • Node.js backend with MQTT integration
  • • InfluxDB for time-series environmental data
  • • Automated alert system via SMS/email

Climate Control

  • Automated temperature and humidity regulation
  • CO2 enrichment system integration
  • Intelligent ventilation and shading control

Hydroponic Management

  • Automated nutrient solution mixing and pH control
  • Precise irrigation scheduling and flow control
  • Water recycling and filtration system management

Control System Interface

Greenhouse Automation Dashboard

Greenhouse Control Center

15 Units Active | All Systems Operational

Automation Active

Avg Temperature

24.5°C

Target: 24-26°C

Humidity Level

72%

Optimal range

CO₂ Level

1,200 ppm

Enrichment active

Light Intensity

450 μmol

LED supplementing

Greenhouse Unit Status
Unit GH-01 (Tomatoes)
Optimal
Unit GH-03 (Peppers)
Optimal
Unit GH-07 (Leafy Greens)
Adjusting CO₂
Unit GH-12 (Flowers)
Optimal
Nutrient Solution Status
pH Level6.2
5.5Target Range6.5
EC Level (mS/cm)2.1
1.5Optimal2.5
Tank Level87%
Energy Consumption
HVAC Systems156 kW
LED Lighting89 kW
Irrigation Pumps23 kW
Total Current268 kW
System Performance
Uptime99.7%
Response Time< 30 sec
Sensor Health147/150
Alert Status2 Active
Crop Performance
Growth Rate+12%
Yield Projection+18%
Crop HealthExcellent
Disease RiskLow

Automated Control Settings

Environmental Control Schedules

Auto Mode Active
Climate Schedule
06:00 - Day Mode26°C, 70% RH
20:00 - Night Mode22°C, 75% RH
Current: Day ModeActive
Irrigation Schedule
07:00 - Morning Feed15 min cycle
13:00 - Midday Feed10 min cycle
Next: 13:00In 2h 15m

Results Achieved

Operational Benefits

  • • Reduced labor requirements by 40% through automation
  • • Increased crop yields by 25% with optimal conditions
  • • Improved crop quality and consistency
  • • Enhanced ability to maintain year-round production

Technical Achievements

  • • 99.7% system uptime across all greenhouse units
  • • 30% reduction in energy consumption through optimization
  • • Automated nutrient management with pH/EC control
  • • Remote monitoring and control capabilities

Client Feedback

"The greenhouse automation system has revolutionized our protected agriculture operation. We now maintain perfect growing conditions 24/7 without constant manual intervention. The energy savings alone have been remarkable, and our crop quality has never been better. SmartBhujal's integration of climate control with hydroponic management was exactly what we needed for our high-tech greenhouse facility."
GM
General Manager
High-Tech Greenhouse Facility Client

Automate Your Greenhouse Operations?

Optimize your protected agriculture with intelligent climate control and automated nutrient management. Let's discuss how our greenhouse automation can enhance your controlled environment operations.

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