Grants and Contributions:

Simulation and Optimization of Low Carbon Controlled Environment Agricultural Solutions

1032429

$488,400.00

Sep 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2029

The main objective of this Project is to significantly reduce the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions associated with crop production in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facilities, particularly greenhouses and vertical farms. The Project will estimate the potential for GHG emissions reduction using calibrated energy models, which will be developed based on the operation of existing and planned facilities of an industry collaborator. It is projected that implementing energy savings measures could reduce energy consumption by nearly 40%, reducing GHG emissions proportionally. The approach undertaken to implement the energy-saving measures will support the development of guidelines that will be publicized via different CEA organizations. If applied to Canada's total greenhouse surface area, it is anticipated to save about 740 tonnes of CO2eq annually.

National Research Council Canada

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Montreal, Quebec, CA H3C 1K3

172-2025-2026-Q2-1032429

Grant

Grants and Contributions

121943716

Academia

École de Technologie Supérieure

Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs

24077

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

541710