A century of Dutch greenhouse technology.
Dutch technology sets the international standard for horticulture. Today it grows tomatoes in Siberia and lettuce in the desert — because the internal climate is fully under control.
The right amount of technology
Integrating technology is an economic decision. The optimum is where marginal profit equals marginal cost: cooling a greenhouse for low-price summer harvests may not pay, while dosing CO2 in the same period may just outweigh its installation cost.
As a technical company we love state-of-the-art systems — but crop requirements come first in the engineering phase. By looking at market conditions and thinking along with our clients, we integrate exactly the technology that earns its place.
The Dutch greenhouse industry is unique in its synergy: structural, MEP and computer engineering intertwine with agricultural and energy engineering. In our turnkey projects, all of it works as one system.
One greenhouse, six engineering disciplines.
Greenhouse structure
Foundation, steel structure, aluminium system, ventilation mechanism, insect netting and glass covering — future-proof structures engineered for local wind, snow and seismic loads.
Structure →
Screening & shading
Energy screens, blackout screens and diffuse screens modulate light, radiation and humidity — saving energy in cold climates and taming the sun in hot ones.
Screening →
Climate systems
Heating, cooling, humidity control, HortiCoolers and CO2 enrichment keep the growing climate exactly where the crop wants it — whatever happens outside.
Climate →
Irrigation
Pre-treatment, fertilization, dosing, post-treatment and drainwater recycling: growing more with less water, closing the loop wherever regulations or scarcity demand it.
Irrigation →
Growlights
More light means more yield. LED and hybrid lighting plans are computed from your location’s daily light integral, so every installed micromole earns its keep.
Growlights →
Automation
Climate computers, internal logistics and labour automation tie all systems together — one integrated control layer from sensor to strategy.
Automation →Greenhouse technology questions
What is greenhouse technology?
The application of knowledge and hardware for practical purposes geared to greenhouse cultivation — used to increase yields and quality, and to allow growing outside the season.
What are examples of greenhouse technology?
Irrigation systems, growlights and climate systems such as heating and cooling. DutchGreenhouses categorizes systems into six fields: structure, screening, climate, irrigation, growlights and automation.
Which technology increases yield the most?
Technology that directly meets the crop’s needs: climate systems, irrigation, and ensuring sufficient light and CO2 are the principal levers for yield.
How does investment relate to greenhouse technology?
Price and operational costs drive design choices. Technology must be chosen smartly and cost-effectively so it returns the investment — the optimum is where marginal profit meets marginal cost.
Curious how technology makes the difference at your location?
Your climate profile tells us which of the six fields matter most for your project.
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