Elkas (the electricity supplying greenhouse) shows how to convert solar energy into electricity. In designing energy generating greenhouses the emphasis still lies in systems that supply low-grade forms of energy (i.e. warmth). The electricity generating greenhouse is aimed at catching the radiation that is not being used for crop growth and converting it in high grade power. The inteligent solution... 

Temperature of the crop determines the speed of growth and development of the plant. Measuring the leaf temperature explains when unwanted heating or cooling of leaves happens. The balance between the energy that the leaf receives and returns determines the leaf temperature. Factors that influence leaf temperature are: Solar radiation Radiation Evaporation Heating Heat transfer to or from the air. The...