Core benefits
CAPITAL SAVINGS
Solar incentives (30% ITC & 25% REAP) reduce new greenhouse capital cost and LUMO panels come for FREE
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Decrease operational expenses with 20+ years of renewable energy generation
PLANT GROWTH
The optimized light quality allows crops to flourish
LAND USE
Co-production of crops and electricity increases land-use efficiency
The LUMO Greenhouse
With LUMO technology, Soliculture provides the most cost-effective and high-performance greenhouse solution. LUMO combines photovoltaic (solar electric) technology and luminescent red light for electricity generation and optimized plant growth. Located at the intersection of the world's technology and agricultural capitals, Soliculture offers innovative LUMO greenhouse packages for commercial growers, with a variety of available financing models.
ABOUT LUMO TECHNOLOGY
IN THE NEWS
Durability testing of flexible panel
500 Cycles of 45 PSF, equivalent to 150MPH winds. No damage to panel. No loss in power output. Thanks to D2 Solar for the testing. Ready for the field.
Berry trials in hoop house with flexible panels
One year of trials with blueberries, raspberries and blackberries in hoop house with flexible panels. Statistically equivalent fruit yields and free electricity!!
Flexible Panels at Allensworth Progressive Association
Installationinto existing hoop house at Allensworth Progressive Association in Wasco, CA. Supporting community growth for agriculture.
Flexible Panel
Soliculture introduces new flexible panel for hoop houses. Crop response for berries and leafy greens is excellent.
SBIR Award
Soliculture wins 2023 Phase 1 SBIR award for flexible hoop house panel
Hoop House Installation
New Hoop House installation in going up in Northern California using experimental flexible panels.
Soliculture at Burning Man
Soliculture solar panels on Mutant Vehicle at Burning Man in 2022.
High Tunnel Greenhouse in Southern California
Lunar Eclipse visible from Soliculture High Tunnel Greenhouse in Southern California.
Off Grid House
Soliculture greenhouse power off-grid four bedroom house. Ground mount solar AND growing space.
Soliculture High Tunnel
Crop results are in with Soliculture High Tunnel greenhouse, and it looks great.
March, 2020
DOE SBIR Award
US Department of Energy awards SBIR grant to Soliculture to develop solar high tunnel sytem.
July 2019
University of California at Santa Cruz
Article by Bailey Bedford in UCSC Science Notes about the history and development of Soliculture technology.
June, 2019
