The economics of Seawater Greenhouse operations depend on the profit margins of the crops produced and the volume and use of surplus water. These in turn depend on a range of local conditions which vary from one region to another.
The establishment of additional growing areas outside under shade and using the surplus water can increase the total cultivated area and reduce the overall capital cost per m2 of cultivated land.
Operating costs are low in regions with abundant sunshine. It is substantially cheaper to cool and humidify a Seawater Greenhouse than to provide supplementary heat and light to a glasshouse in say N. Europe.
Capital costs depend on the choice and style of the desired greenhouse and local sourcing is encouraged to keep costs to a minimum. One of the most economical solutions is a polythene-clad steel framed multi-spanned greenhouse, which are very common in the horticultural world. If you have a particular project in mind, please contact us to discuss your ideas and requirements. Prices and costs are given by individual quotation as local conditions and in particular the required specifications vary.
