Greenhouse

Power & CO2

Fertilisation
Greenhouse Greenhouse Cogeneration / CHP Benefits

Cogeneration / Gas engines are highly efficient at

providing the stimulus for the growth
of plants, whilst in parallel providing
— Efficiency levels up to 95%,
therefore high contribution to
resource conservation and

Combined Heat a flexible supply of electrical power.

Heat, light and carbon dioxide (CO2)
all promote plant growth. Gas
maximisation of profits
— Provides power to grid at times
of maximum demand hence

and Power (CHP) engines provide electrical power at

the alternator and when in a
cogeneration configuration can also
receiving highest power sale
prices
— Time-independent supply of CO2
recover useful heat. Carbon dioxide and heat through heat storage
is released in the exhaust gases of — High quality CO2
Clarke Energy is the authorised distributor and service the engine as a by-product of the
partner for GE Energy’s gas engine division in a growing combustion of the fuel gas. Electrical
number of countries across the world. In addition to power can be used to provide energy
for lighting or can be exported to the
providing high-efficiency, reliable gas engines we combine
grid, heat can be stored as hot water
this with the expertise and resources to deliver unbeatable for use when needed and finally the
product support. CO2 can be scrubbed and used to
promote plant growth.
Whether your requirement is for the supply of a single gas
engine generator or a complete turnkey power generation
facility, we can meet that need. Our ability to add value by
offering an end-to-end service, from initial proposal to
reliable long-term maintenance, has led to us becoming a
multi-national company with operations in ten countries
across the globe. Our company prides itself on integrity,
delivering only the highest quality products whilst providing
a reliable accountable localised service.

Benefits of working with Clarke Energy

Clarke Energy provides flexible solutions for your gas
generation projects. Our services range from the supply of
a gas engine generator, through to the complete turnkey
installation of a gas powered generation facility. Clarke Energy
has a dedicated, top-quality team of sales, engineering,
project management, commissioning and maintenance staff
to meet your needs. We also offer long-term maintenance
contracts backed up by a strong balance sheet, giving
peace of mind with respect to the long-term performance
of your GE gas generation equipment.

Greenhouse Cogeneration Schematic

Urea tank
Serres le Château, France, 1 x JMS620

Fuel gas Exhaust gas

Catalytic converter

Blower CO2

Heat exchanger

Buffer

Lighting
Heat consumer
(Greenhouse)

Electrical
energy
Carbon Dioxide & Plant Growth Energy Usage Key Figures Our Competence

Plants grow by converting CO2 to The energy created by gas engine Efficient operation is possible with Clarke Energy has installed a
carbon through photosynthesis. Air cogeneration / combined heat and approximately 1 hectare (ha = 2.47 number of greenhouse power plants
generally contains approximately power systems in greenhouses can acres) or larger greenhouse areas: in the UK and France. This coupled
350 ppm of CO2. Optimal CO2 levels be used in various ways. The — CO2 fertilisation is suitable for with our comprehensive experience
depend on the type of plant and electricity can provide the power for nearly all plant types of natural gas generation means we
generally lie above 700 ppm. With the artificial lighting and/or be fed — CO2 fertilisation with are ideally placed to support your
increased artificial lighting, as into the electricity grid. The heat simultaneous heat supply: gas generation project.
present in greenhouses, plants efficiently meets the greenhouse’s dimensioning for 0.5 MWel/ha
absorb even more CO2. If the requirements. In addition, the — CO2 fertilisation with
greenhouse atmosphere is enriched climate-relevant CO2 of the engine simultaneous heat supply and
with CO2, the temperature kept on a exhaust gas serves as a fertiliser for illumination dimensioning for
constant level and sufficient lighting, the plants. 0.35 MWel/ha
provided plant growth and — Illumination suitable for
consequently the harvest yield can vegetables (e.g. tomatoes or
be increased significantly. Exhaust Purification peppers) and for flowers (e.g.
chrysanthemums or roses)
When burning natural gas in gas — The decisive factors for
engines, approximately 0.2kg CO2 is After the purification of the exhaust economical plant operation are
produced per kWh of energy input. gas with special catalytic converters the high electrical efficiency,
This CO2 is present in the exhaust of (SCR and oxidation catalytic combined with the usage of heat
gas engines in a concentration converters), the exhaust gas is and CO2 fertilisation
approximately 5-6% by volume. cooled down by a heat exchanger to
approximately 55°C and supplied to
the greenhouse for CO2 enrichment.
A measurement device that
constantly monitors the exhaust gas
levels ensures maximum safety for
vegetation.

JMS624 in Dutch greenhouse growing roses

If you would like to discuss
your greenhouse
cogeneration project with
you in more depth, please
contact your local Clarke
Energy office.

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