PROJECT - Hoogendoorn

Cluster Bergschenhoek
the Netherlands
PROJECT
Greenhouse size 20 ha
Crop Peppers, small and large-flowered
gerberas, tomatoes and bromeliad
About the Bergschenhoek Energy Cluster
Bergschenhoek is home to one of the leading Dutch energy clusters. The
Bergschenhoek Cluster, established in 2000, is a co-operative association of
5 nurseries pioneering in the area of energy efficient and economic growing.
Together, they produce their crops under 20 hectares of glass. The 6th cluster
partner is Energy Manager Arjanet BV, a. o. responsible for collective gas and
electricity purchases. With continued investment into energy-saving measures and
practice tests, the cluster partners strive to make their knowledge and innovations
available sector-wide.
Challenge
When launching their Innovation Program 2.0
in 2014, the Bergschenhoek Cluster invested in
various installations resulting in a potential
efficiency improvement of 10% per cluster
partner. For instance, new heat pumps, double
curtains and a high-pressure misting system
were installed. Hoogendoorn partner Patron
Agri Systems also installed vertical ventilation
for dehumidification, with the advantage that
you can screen as much as possible without
humidity gaps. The purchase of these
installations also created a need for a new
process computer with more setting options
and a higher level of intelligence. Arjan van
der Spek, cluster participant and working as an
Energy Manager for Arjanet B.V., says: “Through
frequent participation in practical tests, e.g. at
Wageningen UR, we use the latest installations
in the market. We therefore looked for a process
computer able to control these installations in
the most efficient way.”
Facts
Company name
Cluster Bergschenhoek
Contact
Arjan van der Spek, Energy Manager
Crop
Peppers, small and large-flowered
gerberas, tomatoes and bromeliad
Greenhouse size
20 ha
Location
Bergschenhoek, the Netherlands
Solution
Next generation iSii process computer
Result
Many setting options, efficient control of
(innovative) installations, positive aftersales experience (training, helpdesk)
“Just like our 5 growers, I use the Hoogendoorn
climate computer. For me, one big advantage is
that you can customize a multitude of controls.”
Solution & Results
Arjan van der Spek: “Just like our 5 growers, I have
been using a Hoogendoorn climate computer since
last December. For me, one big advantage of the
iSii software is that you can customize a multitude
of controls, e.g. when setting thresholds (ViPs),
you can add influences of your own choosing. This
flexibility provides much freedom. I also have
positive experiences with trainers and help desk
staff. There is much in-house expertise.”
Worldwide innovator
in horticultural automation
Westlandseweg 190
3131 HX Vlaardingen
P.O. Box 108
3130 AC Vlaardingen
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)10 460 80 80
F +31 (0)10 460 80 00
[email protected]
www.hoogendoorn.nl
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