Dalsem is pleased to announce that it has been contracted to design, manufacture, and install a new 65-acre (26-hectare), low-carbon greenhouse on a greenfield site in Virginia, USA.
The new greenhouse project in Carroll County, Virginia will feature two greenhouse blocks complete with biomass-fired heating, including an advanced carbon capture system and packaging space. LED lighting, an intelligent climate computer using predictive algorithms, and automated irrigation systems will also be fitted by Dalsem, in the first planned three-phase development. With an estimated annual production of over 45 million pounds of tomatoes for distribution to major US retailers across the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest, this greenhouse aims to set a new standard for sustainable agriculture in the region.
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With a focus on complex integrated technology and efficiency, Dalsem specializes in designing and building large-scale greenhouses that optimize growing conditions and increase crop yields while using less energy.
"We are thrilled to start the greenhouse project in Virginia, as a trusted partner of Oasthouse Ventures," said Frank van der Gelt, CEO of Dalsem. "This showcases our ability to lead large-scale innovative Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts for fresh produce in the US. We believe this project will have a positive impact on the US food market and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry as a whole."
Oasthouse Ventures, a leading sustainable business development firm specializing in low-carbon greenhouses, awarded Dalsem the 65-acre greenhouse project which is due to start growing tomatoes in 2026.
Ben Alexander Project Director of Oasthouse Ventures, commented: "Dalsem is renowned in the Controlled Environment Agriculture sector for its reliability, timing, and technical knowledge so we are delighted to partner with them to deliver what will be a transformational greenhouse development in Virginia. Our vision is for the very best produce to be grown in the United States using the latest technology. Dalsem will play a significant role in realizing our vision"
Prioritising sustainability, Oasthouse Ventures plans to source more than 28,000 tonnes annually of Virginia-grown waste residual Biomass from local suppliers to run biomass-fired heating for the greenhouses.
For more information:
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