IFAS Extension
Agriculture
Abstract
Greenhouses require energy to thrive. Most greenhouses require fans, water pumps, heating equipment for operation. A backup generator will keep a greenhouse operational with uninterruptible power supply. When selecting a generator, it is crucial to know how much power the backup generator needs to maintain the essential operations of the greenhouse. Besides, choosing a proper unit and installing and operating it correctly are critical for success. This article provides guidelines for generator s
About this Publication
This document is AE63, one of a series of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date June 1993. Revised July 2002 and June 2021. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Bucklin, R. A., & Henley, R. W. (2017). Auxiliary Power Units For Greenhouse Operations. EDIS, 2017(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae033-2002
Authors
Ying Zhang
Specialist
University of Florida
assistant professor, controlled environments, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Gainesville, FL
Jonathan Watson
Specialist
University of Florida
associate professor, agricultural economics and postharvest, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Ray Bucklin
professor emeritus (deceased), Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Richard W. Henley
professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Mid Florida Research and Education Center