How do I estimate greenhouse heating energy?

Multiply the cover U-value by the cover area, the average temperature difference and the heating hours, then divide by 1,000 for kWh.

Why do I need my own tariff?

Energy tariffs differ by country, contract and date; the tool does not assume any tariff.

Does this include cooling or air leakage?

No. It is a transmission-loss scenario only; ventilation, infiltration and cooling loads need an engineered climate study.

Greenhouse heating energy and climate-control cost scenario

Answer first: transmission heat loss Q (kWh) = U (W/m²·K) × cover area (m²) × ΔT (K) × hours ÷ 1,000. Purchased energy = Q ÷ system efficiency; cost = purchased energy × your tariff.

Method and assumptions

U-value, ΔT, hours, efficiency and tariff are your inputs; use the covering supplier's U-value and climate data for your site. The scenario covers transmission losses only — it excludes air leakage, ventilation, solar gain, screens and cooling, so a climate engineer must confirm the design load.

Formula source: Steady-state transmission heat loss Q = U × A × ΔT (standard conduction relation; see ASHRAE Handbook — Fundamentals). Excludes air-leakage/ventilation, solar gain and cooling loads.

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How do I estimate greenhouse heating energy?: Multiply the cover U-value by the cover area, the average temperature difference and the heating hours, then divide by 1,000 for kWh.
Why do I need my own tariff?: Energy tariffs differ by country, contract and date; the tool does not assume any tariff.
Does this include cooling or air leakage?: No. It is a transmission-loss scenario only; ventilation, infiltration and cooling loads need an engineered climate study.

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