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TainoLeaf Achieves Over 30% Reduction in Electricity Consumption with Farmio

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Technology Category	Sensors - Environmental Sensors Sensors - Utility Meters
Applicable Industries	Agriculture Electrical Grids
Applicable Functions	Facility Management
Use Cases	Farm Monitoring & Precision Farming Smart Irrigation
Services	System Integration
Challenge	TainoLeaf, a small-scale indoor farm company, was grappling with high input and energy costs due to the lack of automation in their farming operations. Their farming systems, including lighting, irrigation, and HVAC equipment, were manually operated, leading to inefficiencies and excessive electricity usage. The company had to set timers for lighting and irrigation daily, and their HVAC systems ran continuously, regardless of the actual need. This lack of automation also affected their nutrient dosing and fertilizing processes, which were done manually based on daily pH and EC level measurements. The result was a time-consuming and costly operation, characterized by inefficient electricity and nutrient usage, and occasional yield losses due to the inability to constantly monitor and adjust the systems. Read More
About Customer	TainoLeaf is a small-scale indoor farm company that utilizes various systems for irrigation, fertigation, lighting, and climate control. The company was facing challenges with high operational costs and yield losses due to the lack of automation in their farming operations. Their systems, including lighting, irrigation, and HVAC equipment, were manually operated, leading to inefficiencies and excessive electricity usage. The company also had to manually measure pH and EC levels for nutrient dosing and fertilizing, adding to the time and effort required for their daily operations. Read More
Solution	Farmio, an automation system, was introduced to TainoLeaf's indoor farming operations. The system was integrated with TainoLeaf’s existing timers, lights, HVAC equipment, and other sensors, providing a single interface for monitoring and control. Farmio continuously collected data on relative humidity, ambient temperature, and other factors from multiple points in the facility, providing a comprehensive view of the indoor climate. The system automatically adjusted ventilation, heating/cooling, and humidification/dehumidification to maintain optimal indoor conditions. This meant that ventilators and air conditioners only operated when necessary. Farmio also automated the lighting and irrigation schedules for each plantation unit, ensuring that crops received light and water at the right times and for the right durations. Additionally, Farmio constantly measured the EC and pH levels, calculating and adding the required amount of nutrients and acid solution into the irrigation tank in real-time. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Sensors - Environmental Sensors

Sensors - Utility Meters

Applicable Industries

Agriculture

Electrical Grids

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Use Cases

Farm Monitoring & Precision Farming

Smart Irrigation

Services

System Integration

Challenge

TainoLeaf, a small-scale indoor farm company, was grappling with high input and energy costs due to the lack of automation in their farming operations. Their farming systems, including lighting, irrigation, and HVAC equipment, were manually operated, leading to inefficiencies and excessive electricity usage. The company had to set timers for lighting and irrigation daily, and their HVAC systems ran continuously, regardless of the actual need. This lack of automation also affected their nutrient dosing and fertilizing processes, which were done manually based on daily pH and EC level measurements. The result was a time-consuming and costly operation, characterized by inefficient electricity and nutrient usage, and occasional yield losses due to the inability to constantly monitor and adjust the systems.

About Customer

TainoLeaf is a small-scale indoor farm company that utilizes various systems for irrigation, fertigation, lighting, and climate control. The company was facing challenges with high operational costs and yield losses due to the lack of automation in their farming operations. Their systems, including lighting, irrigation, and HVAC equipment, were manually operated, leading to inefficiencies and excessive electricity usage. The company also had to manually measure pH and EC levels for nutrient dosing and fertilizing, adding to the time and effort required for their daily operations.

Solution

Farmio, an automation system, was introduced to TainoLeaf's indoor farming operations. The system was integrated with TainoLeaf’s existing timers, lights, HVAC equipment, and other sensors, providing a single interface for monitoring and control. Farmio continuously collected data on relative humidity, ambient temperature, and other factors from multiple points in the facility, providing a comprehensive view of the indoor climate. The system automatically adjusted ventilation, heating/cooling, and humidification/dehumidification to maintain optimal indoor conditions. This meant that ventilators and air conditioners only operated when necessary. Farmio also automated the lighting and irrigation schedules for each plantation unit, ensuring that crops received light and water at the right times and for the right durations. Additionally, Farmio constantly measured the EC and pH levels, calculating and adding the required amount of nutrients and acid solution into the irrigation tank in real-time.

Impact #1	With the implementation of Farmio, TainoLeaf has been able to significantly streamline their indoor farming operations. The automation system has eliminated the need for manual setting of timers for lighting and irrigation, saving the company valuable time and effort. The company can now monitor and control their farm remotely, leading to improved operational efficiency. The automated AI of Farmio has also helped increase their yield while saving on electricity and fertilizer costs. The system's ability to only operate ventilators and air conditioners when necessary has further contributed to energy savings. Overall, the introduction of Farmio has led to a more efficient, cost-effective, and productive farming operation for TainoLeaf.

Impact #1

With the implementation of Farmio, TainoLeaf has been able to significantly streamline their indoor farming operations. The automation system has eliminated the need for manual setting of timers for lighting and irrigation, saving the company valuable time and effort. The company can now monitor and control their farm remotely, leading to improved operational efficiency. The automated AI of Farmio has also helped increase their yield while saving on electricity and fertilizer costs. The system's ability to only operate ventilators and air conditioners when necessary has further contributed to energy savings. Overall, the introduction of Farmio has led to a more efficient, cost-effective, and productive farming operation for TainoLeaf.

Benefit #1	Electricity and nutrient costs reduced by 36%
Benefit #2	Ventilators and air conditioners only operate when necessary, leading to significant energy savings
Benefit #3	Automated lighting and irrigation schedules ensure optimal plant growth, increasing yield

Benefit #1

Electricity and nutrient costs reduced by 36%

Benefit #2

Ventilators and air conditioners only operate when necessary, leading to significant energy savings

Benefit #3

Automated lighting and irrigation schedules ensure optimal plant growth, increasing yield

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TainoLeaf Achieves Over 30% Reduction in Electricity Consumption with Farmio

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