GVS provides mobile solar-powered irrigation systems optimized by AI to autonomously manage water usage. Their technology uses field sensors and big data to control pivot and drip irrigation systems for both large-scale and intensive agriculture.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Growers in both large-scale and intensive agriculture often face challenges in efficiently managing water resources, particularly in areas lacking reliable access to electrical grids or facing high energy costs for pumping water. Traditional irrigation systems may lead to over- or under-watering, resulting in wasted resources, increased operational expenses, and reduced crop yields.
Solution
GVS provides mobile, solar-powered irrigation systems equipped with AI-driven software to autonomously manage water usage for pivot and drip irrigation. The system integrates monocrystalline solar photovoltaic panels, lithium-ion batteries, and Siemens electronic control technology within a mobile 20-foot container. GVS transforms sunlight into clean energy to power pumps and irrigation equipment, operating either independently (off-grid) or in coordinated clusters (micro-grids) to optimize irrigation capacity. The AI software analyzes data from field sensors to enable efficient energy and agronomic decisions based on hyper-local data, ensuring crops receive the precise amount of water needed for optimal growth.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes agricultural operations seeking sustainable and cost-effective irrigation solutions, particularly those in remote locations or with a focus on reducing their environmental impact.
Features
- Mobile solar irrigation system deployable in a standard 20-foot ocean container
- Operates with pivot or drip irrigation systems, adaptable to various brands and models
- On-board AI software for autonomous control and optimization of water usage based on real-time field data
- Monocrystalline solar photovoltaic panels with up to 85 kWp installed capacity
- Lithium-ion battery storage with 50 kWh capacity for continuous irrigation, even during cloud cover
- Siemens electronic control and management technology for system automation and monitoring
- Remote monitoring capabilities with integrated sensors and optional security cameras via 4G connection
- Ability to operate off-grid or interconnected in micro-grids for increased irrigation capacity