As access to fresh produce and local food gains more traction, greenhouse development in microclimate environments is an important, if not critical, aspect of the food system and entrepreneurial activity. Alongside the growing importance of fresh food and produce are the aspects of energy complicated by many aspects. In this case, there are opportunities to repurpose energy for two or three revolutions through low level thermal energy and heat induction.
Specifically, is it possible to exchange added value energy from heat into multiple verticals that include food, hydrology, or geospatial distribution? To test this novel theory, we have developed the Sensible Heat Utilizing Recovery Technique (SHURT) model.
We will be testing and evaluating different layers of the SHURT model in a small greenhouse (14×30) to propagate, grow, and harvest test crops (like tomatoes, lettuce, etc.) for local consumption using a variety of heat exchanges from data centers and other digital assets to water, earth, and greenhouse infrastructure.
