This company provides integrated systems for indoor cultivation, focusing on LED grow lights and geothermal environmental controls. They aim to reduce high upfront capital and operating costs associated with energy-intensive indoor farming operations. The solutions also incorporate carbon-negative technology to improve sustainability in controlled environment agriculture.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Indoor cultivation operations face significant challenges related to high upfront capital expenditures, escalating operational and maintenance costs, and the inherent risk of crop failure due to environmental instability and pathogen proliferation. Furthermore, the industry's operational framework is often complicated by limited access to traditional banking services and the complexities of navigating tax deductions and credits, such as those related to Internal Revenue Code Section 280E.
Solution
Day Arc Environmental Systems delivers integrated solutions designed to mitigate these challenges and optimize indoor cultivation facilities. The company leverages geothermal cooling and water-cooled components to achieve substantial reductions in energy consumption, projecting savings of up to 70% compared to conventional systems. This approach, coupled with advanced Direct Digital Controls (DDC), provides precise environmental management, enhancing crop quality and yield while minimizing the risk of pathogens and pests. Day Arc also facilitates access to financing and Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) through strategic partnerships, aiming to improve project ROI and address capital cost barriers. Their comprehensive offering includes expert consulting for facility design and license applications, positioning them as a full-service provider for sustainable and profitable indoor agriculture.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes commercial indoor cultivators, agricultural technology providers, and facility developers seeking to optimize operational efficiency, reduce energy costs, and mitigate risks in controlled environment agriculture.
Features
- Geothermal cooling systems integrated with water-cooled components to reduce operational energy consumption by up to 70%.
- Advanced Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems for precise environmental regulation, including temperature, humidity, and lighting.
- Partnership-facilitated financing options and access to Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) to reduce upfront capital costs.
- Expert consulting services for facility design, optimizing layout, efficiency, and compliance.
- Support for license application processes within regulated markets.
- Integration of renewable energy solutions, such as solar arrays, to further enhance sustainability and reduce operational expenses.
- Turnkey solutions encompassing engineering, construction, and financing for indoor cultivation facilities.
- Proprietary lighting solutions, including partnerships for advanced LED technology.