Airgaia

AirGaA designs and manufactures energy-efficient HVAC systems for greenhouses and indoor farms, providing dehumidification, heating, cooling, and ventilation. Their systems offer precise climate control, optimized airflow, and low energy consumption to protect crops and maximize yields.

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Funding

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Product

Problem

Greenhouses and indoor farms often struggle with maintaining optimal climate conditions, leading to energy inefficiencies, increased risk of plant diseases, and reliance on chemical treatments. Fluctuations in temperature and humidity can negatively impact crop yields and overall sustainability.

Solution

AirGaïa designs and manufactures energy-efficient HVAC systems tailored for greenhouses and indoor farms, providing comprehensive climate control solutions. Their systems integrate dehumidification, heating, cooling, and ventilation to create stable and optimized growing environments. By actively managing humidity and temperature, AirGaïa's technology reduces energy consumption, minimizes the need for pesticides, and promotes sustainable agricultural practices. The company offers a range of products suitable for various applications, including cold greenhouses, heated greenhouses, post-harvest drying, and indoor cultivation, with options for integration with existing climate control systems. AirGaïa also provides project-specific energy studies using HORTINERGY software to determine the optimal system configuration and potential energy savings.

Target Audience

AirGaïa's primary customers include greenhouse operators, indoor farming facilities, horticultural businesses, and medical cannabis cultivators seeking energy-efficient and environmentally friendly climate control solutions.

Features

Comprehensive climate control: dehumidification, heating, cooling, and ventilation in a single system
Specialized solutions for cold greenhouses (0-10°C) using a patented technology combining a desiccant wheel and a thermodynamic system
Integration with existing climate computers or autonomous control via humidity sensors
High-efficiency dehumidification, with some models achieving up to 4.6 L/kWh at 28°C and 60% humidity
Compatibility with air distribution ducts for uniform air circulation
Options for free-cooling, adiabatic cooling, and overpressure management
Use of next-generation refrigerants with low global warming potential (GWP), such as R32 and R454C
Integration of heat pumps for efficient heating using renewable energy
Remote monitoring via Ethernet or 3G/4G
Customizable filtration options for incoming air