Power and Backup Generators for Commercial Grow Rooms
Commercial grow rooms are becoming more popular in the agricultural production sector.
The original boom created by the cannabis market has spread to the traditional agricultural world, allowing production to expand into new places. Growing plants indoors allows growers to meticulously maintain conditions for maximum production. Because the crops are grown vertically, grow rooms produce much more per square foot than traditional farming and work well in urban areas, utilizing limited space.
Grow rooms, also known as environmentally controlled greenhouses, rely on careful maintenance and a consistent power source. Successful indoor cultivation requires filtration and irrigation systems, temperature and moisture controls, grow lights, and other ancillary equipment that use massive amounts of energy.
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Power Sources for Grow Rooms
A constant supply of power is critical to maintaining proper conditions. All grow rooms must have a backup power plan in place. A power outage due to blackout, emergency shut down, grid failure, or natural disaster could shut down a grow room operation entirely and without warning.
The most commonly used generators for grow rooms are diesel and natural gas generators. There are pros and cons to the use of both types of generators. Knowing what best suits your operation, location and business must be considered when selecting a generator for your grow room.
Diesel generators are a popular choice for both backup and primary power, known for their:
- fuel-efficiency
- durability
- versatility
- low maintenance
Because diesel generators tend to be noisy and emit hazardous fumes, proper measures must be taken when installed indoors.
Natural gas generators are popular for their environmentally friendly operation due to:
- using clean burning fuel
- producing little emissions
- operating quietly
However, natural gas generators require more service and maintenance. While direct connection to a natural gas pipeline makes daily operation convenient, it is often the first utility to be shut off following a natural disaster, making your generator inoperable without a sufficient back up plan.
Browse Our Inventory of Grow Room Generators
Depco can help you find the perfect model, size, and type of generator for your grow room. Whether you are in need of a primary or backup power source for your grow room, Depco has the power solutions you need to maintain your grow room’s optimal growing conditions, even when the power grid goes down.