Key Takeaways
- J. Huete Greenhouses has completed a 3.2-hectare high-tech greenhouse in Almería, one of Europe's most important horticultural production regions.
- The facility features 16 bays with a 5.50-metre gutter height and 8.75-metre ridge height, designed for optimal climate stability and structural resilience.
- An active air recirculation system eliminates humidity pockets, reduces condensation, and promotes homogeneous microclimate conditions across the entire crop canopy.
- A CO₂ recovery and distribution system can deliver up to 150 kg of CO₂ per hour per hectare, directly boosting photosynthetic rates and crop yields.
- The facility integrates a high-efficiency boiler system, energy-saving climate screen, and hot water heating via rail pipes for uniform heat distribution at crop level.
J. Huete Greenhouses Delivers Advanced Facility in Almería
J. Huete Greenhouses has completed the construction of a 3.2-hectare high-technology greenhouse in the province of Almería, reinforcing its position as a leader in advanced agricultural infrastructure development in one of Europe's most significant horticultural production regions. The facility has been engineered to maximize production efficiency, climate control, and structural strength, enabling year-round optimized growing conditions.
The structure comprises 16 bays, each 12.80 metres wide, with a gutter height of 5.50 metres and a raised ridge height of 8.75 metres. These dimensions increase internal air volume, contributing directly to greater climate stability. The structure incorporates double pillars and lateral reinforcements to withstand high wind loads, while gutters serve both drainage and structural rigidity functions. An anti-condensation system integrated into the gutters prevents dripping onto crops, improving phytosanitary conditions. A white lacquer finish enhances interior brightness and prolongs the durability of roofing materials.
Active Recirculation System Drives Microclimate Precision
One of the facility's most distinctive features is its active air recirculation system, which combines controlled air extraction from above the climate screen with uniform redistribution throughout the crop canopy. By mixing fresh outside air with internal greenhouse air through a smooth, homogeneous flow, the system eliminates humidity pockets, reduces condensation risk, and creates a balanced microclimate across the entire growing area.
The system optimizes the removal of water vapor from crop transpiration, improving photosynthetic efficiency, reducing the risk of fungal diseases, and increasing productive uniformity. It also enables more precise climate management during periods of reduced ventilation or adverse weather. Roof ventilation is of the raised butterfly type, complemented by motorized roll-up side and front ventilation for precise control of temperature, humidity, and vapor pressure deficit.
J. Huete CO₂ Recovery System Targets Higher Crop Yields
The facility integrates a CO₂ recovery and distribution system for combustion products, featuring a gas condenser, dedicated distribution piping, and a buffer tank that stores heat generated during the day for use at night. The infrastructure is capable of delivering up to 150 kg of CO₂ per hour per hectare, providing a direct boost to photosynthetic rates and crop productivity.
Energy Systems Engineered for Efficiency and Precision
On the energy side, the greenhouse combines a shading and energy-saving climate screen with a hot water heating system distributed via rail pipes, ensuring uniform heat delivery at crop level. The boiler room has been designed to maximize heat exchange between water and combustion chambers, achieving high thermal performance with reduced fuel consumption. The technical room includes manifolds, condenser pumps, and transport units to ensure precise and reliable heat distribution throughout the facility.
