Thermal Screens Save on Costs, Maximise Plant Growth
Cost and Energy Savings for your Greenhouse
Thermal screens are by far one of the most effective energy and cost saving technologies for modern greenhouses. Powerplants’ brings the growth-maximising Svensson Thermal Shade Screens to Australia. Our thermal screens open when light is limited and close when light is excessive. They also reduce heat loss, dew drop, heating costs, and help to maintain a more constant and comfortable greenhouse climate for your crop and your staff.
How do Thermal Screens Work?
Reflect light when it is excessive Australia is one of the hottest, driest countries in the world. While this is great in winter, summer heat is a big problem. High temperatures are caused by excessive light getting into the greenhouse. Our Thermal Screens are made of polished aluminum strips, which reflect light straight back out of the greenhouse.
Retract when light is limiting On cloudy days or in the mornings and afternoons, light becomes limited and plant growth slows down. So Powerplants’ Thermal Screens retract automatically in order to maximise growth.
Reduce heat loss at night The screens are automatically closed at dusk in order to trap as much heat as possible for the night. This means that heating costs are greatly reduced by 20 to 70%.
Reduce condensation on leaves and fruit The screens keep the crop warmer, reducing the possibility of condensation forming and leading to fungal disease. Powerplants Thermal Screens are made from aluminum and polyester, which are excellent insulators. Aluminum reflects longwave radiation from the crop back down to the crop, and polyester absorbs longwave radiation and provides a warm ‘blanket’ above the crop, reducing radiation heat loss. With gas and energy prices still rising, can you afford not to save even 20%? By reducing the amount of energy you consume, you will also be doing your part to reduce global warming, too.
Increase production & quality, decrease costs, increase profit! With a lifespan of 8 to 10 years, Powerplants Thermal Screens give you a phenomenal return on investment.
How to choose the right type of Thermal Screen:
If you want maximum cooling for your crop, Open Weave Thermal Screen is the choice for you.
Most greenhouses these days are designed with good natural roof ventilation. If you are growing in a hot summer environment (most of Australia), you need Open Weave Screens.
These screens have gaps between the aluminum strips that allow warm air to rise through them, while they also reflect unwanted light back out of the greenhouse. These screens still give significant energy savings of up to 30%.
If you want maximum energy savings as well as shade, choose the Closed Weave Thermal Screens
If you are growing in a cooler climate and have high heating costs or if you need to modify the day length, you need Closed Weave Screens.
These screens have a clear plastic strip between the aluminum strips that helps trap heat, while the aluminum strips reflect unwanted light back out of the greenhouse. These screens give very high energy savings of up to 70%.
Blackout screens are used to shorten or lengthen the day for flowers like Chrysanthemum and other crops. We can also install roll-up blackout sidewalls.
Powerplants is the Largest Thermal Screen installer in Australasia
With Powerplants, you get the best quality Thermal Screens and installation expertise. All drive components are designed for L.S Screens. We use genuine Dutch De Gier drive motors and parts, which ensure long-term reliability.
Almost all screen fixing parts are stainless steel or aluminum—not plastic, ensuring the systems last longer. We also specialise in Rack & Pinion Drive. Insist on the best. Insist on Powerplant’s LS Thermal Shade Screens.
Contact us today for a quote for your own Thermal Screen System by Powerplants.
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