2x revenue
VS DWC PONDS
2x revenue
VS DWC PONDS
VS DWC PONDS
greenhouse a-frames
THE DWC POND PROBLEM
The key limitation of the Floating Raft technique in Deep Water Culture ponds in greenhouses is horizontal plant density - in fact, industry average for lettuce is 24 plants per 1m2. Because greenhouse facility EBITDA is very sensitive to net yield, farm operators are under pressure to optimize processes, primarily focusing on reduced plant lifecycle.
To double revenue, operators have to double their greenhouse footprint, which will necessarily require a multi-million capital investment. Even if underlying processes and market position is strong enough to support the investment case, construction and related supply chain interruptions can seriously dampen the viability of the operator to navigate through such delays.
INTRODUCING: AEROPONIC A-FRAMES
2X REVENUE PER SAME GREENHOUSE
Spatial plant placement in triangles enables up to 2x denser population per same available greenhouse ground area, thereby enabling 2x revenue without real estate expansion.
LOW MAINTENANCE, no pressure
Moving aeroponic irrigators are built using Baltic Freya's proprietary technological platform, which guarantees zero clogging and drip-line compatibility. No pressure-pumping is required.
IMPROVED UNIT ECONOMICS
Increased plant density necessarily reduces temperature control-related energy needs because heating and cooling is done per area. Due to aeroponic irrigation, water and fertilizer needs are minimized.
REVENUE IMPACT CALCULATOR
Use the illustrative calculator below to estimate the potential A-Frame revenue impact and compare against against typical DWC floating raft pond productivity. Notes:
- Standalone A-Frames include walkways between them, offering side-access. These are fast to deploy and easy to service, but offer a capped productivity increase due to underutilized ground area. Perfect for pilots, trials and small-scale operations.
- Modular A-Frames have no walkways, as plant holders slide down the row and follow the typical DWC workflow. Area utilization is maximized, offering up to 2x revenue increase.
PILOT OPPORTUNITIES
Baltic Freya is seeking partnerships with medium/high-tech greenhouse farmers or developers for pilot deployments in 2023 and 2024.
To learn more about A-Frame functionality, workflow and the underlying technology, please get in touch using the form below:
