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Book/Book Chapter 
Thermal energy storage (TES) systems for greenhouse technology 
Paksoy, HÖ; Beyhan, B 
2015 
Woodhead Publishing 
Cambridge, United Kingdom 
Advances in thermal energy storage systems: Methods and applications 
533-548 
English 
Agricultural greenhouses offer one solution to our ever-increasing demand for higher crop production. We no longer rely solely on naturally existing soil and meteorological conditions – such locations are limited. Greenhouses provide better environments for on- and off-season cultivation. They allow the growth of many varieties which would not grow optimally otherwise. A heating and/or cooling system maintains the controlled climate inside and energy is derived from fossil fuels and/or electricity. The growing trend of ‘local is better’ also dictates using cleaner energy in greenhouses. Fresher produce as well as lower transport costs maintain sustainability. This chapter discusses ‘greener solutions’ currently available to heat or cool greenhouses by storing thermal energy. 
Greenhouses; Thermal energy storage; Heating; Cooling 
Cabeza, LF 
9781782420880