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Key aspects to consider in the design and maintenance of an efficient modern heat storage system.

See worked examples of costs and payback for a 100 kW, 500 kW and 1 MW heat-pump system.

An explanation of each of the five types of heat-pump system.

Find out how heat pumps work.

Biomass CHP and the implications for CO2 enrichment in the glasshouse.

Learn about what an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system is and how it is different to a steam turbine.

Learn about gasification in the context of biomass CHP, the typical outputs and costs and the pros and cons of gasification.

A detailed look at biomass combined heat and power (CHP).

The factors to consider when sizing a biomass boiler.

Read about the practical actions to minimise ventilation whilst maintaining the humidity conditions you want in your glasshouse.

A look at greenhouse temperature, calculated plant temperature and dew point temperature and the reasons for high condensation risk.

Read about how to monitor plant temperature to reduce condensation in the glasshouse.