In the field of agriculture, particularly horticulture and floriculture, sustainability is at the center of every consideration. As Idromeccanica Lucchini, we have thoroughly examined this topic, highlighting potential competitive advantages.
Tools for Conservation
The systems and greenhouses offered by Idromeccanica Lucchini have all the features for resource optimization. Once predictive models and production protocols are developed, the company can provide specific greenhouses for every need. Each type of resource can be optimized through the right ventilation and heating system, the correct covering material, solar light filters or diffusers, and case-specific fertigation systems. Finally, the availability of Idromeccanica Lucchini’s agronomists allows companies to benefit from expert-specific consultation, capable of transferring the know-how to operate each system optimally to the client and employees.
The Circular Economy
The studies carried out by Idromeccanica Lucchini within their greenhouses have enabled the development of efficient circular economy models. The plant, as a living organism, is not only a resource absorber but also an emitter of products, erroneously considered “waste,” through photosynthesis. The recovery of these resources: humidity, CO2, etc., allows them to be made available for other basic production processes. To do this, it was necessary to study all the vital factors for the plant: light (optical spectrum for photosynthesis and IR thermal radiation that gives heat and energy to the plant), ideal climate management, temperature and humidity, CO2 concentration, through the sensor network, but also through extensive agronomic knowledge. Resources are thus not only optimized but those generated by the plant’s growth process itself are reused.
Energy
Lastly, Idromeccanica Lucchini is investing in energy creation based on renewable sources, for powering highly energy-intensive systems that today partly depend on fossil fuels.
Idromeccanica Lucchini works alongside agricultural companies for a victory on multiple fronts: economic, social, and environmental.
