The Greenhouse Technology

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$881.83

Market Suggested Retail Price (Secondary Currency)

500,000 CFA

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Greenhouse Ventures

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Macrotunnel and Kadogo Greenhouse.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The greenhouse is built on-site by the manufacturer.

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

User Provision Model

Users can purchase a greenhouse by contacting the manufacturer.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

The greenhouse is built with a metal framework and covered with a UV treated plastic. The basic size for the greenhouse is 8 x 15 m but the manufacturer can also custom design greenhouses.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Technical support and training is provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement Components

The UV treated plastic is replaceable.

Lifecycle

5 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer specifies that their greenhouse, when compared to outdoor farms, increases harvest area by up to 120%, can reduce growing time by up to 35%, provides optimum growth and crop yields, can grow crops year round, and offers a return on investment in under 18 months. The manufacturer also specifies that, when coupled with their drip irrigation systems, their greenhouse systems reduce water use by 45-75%.

Vetted Performance Status

The manufacturer has tested their greenhouses in different ecological zones in Cameroon.

Safety

No known safety hazards are related to this product.

Complementary Technical Systems

Greenhouse Ventures also manufactures a drip irrigation system and fertigation system. The manufacturer also sells growing mediums and seeds. The company also provides training, business services, and investment opportunities all related to greenhouse farming.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Other Information

• Product's youtube video showing functionality
• Company's Facebook page
• Test done by the manufacture in Cameroon.