- Sense and control environmental parameters (such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, light) and soil properties (such as moisture, nutrient concentration and acidity).
- Integrate renewable energy sources with CEA to reduce energy cost and promote green environments, such as deploying solar photo-voltaic panels on greenhouse structures for energy production, internal shading benefits for both cooling and heating seasons.
- Minimize the energy cost of lighting, HVAC and irrigation systems with information from electrical market pricing signals, renewable energy supply, and weather forecasts.
- Provide recommendations on optimized greenhouse design and operations based on local weather conditions, food needs, and energy supply profiles.
- Optimize food production schedules by connecting with food supply chain and logistics.
