Climate & Energy Guides
Ventilation, cooling, heating, shading and light. Practical articles from FANGCHENG, a greenhouse manufacturer in Guangzhou since 2002.
Latest greenhouse guides
Straight answers to the questions growers and project buyers ask before they build. Pick a topic above or start with the newest article.
Latest articleClimateGreenhouse Ventilation Systems: Natural vs Mechanical, Vent Area
Greenhouse ventilation systems compared: natural vs mechanical, vent area as % of floor area, fan sizing in cfm and inlet layout, from extension sources.
9 min readRead article
ClimateGreenhouse Solar Heating: Passive vs Active Systems Compared
Greenhouse solar heating explained: passive vs active systems, how solar radiant storage works, and what a Chinese solar greenhouse is and where it fits.
7 min read
ClimateGreenhouse Shade Cloth Percentage Guide by Crop and Cover
Greenhouse shade cloth percentage guide: 20-40% for vegetables, 30% for tomatoes, what the rating means, internal vs external shade, color and timing.
8 min read
ClimateVPD Chart for Greenhouse: Target Ranges and How to Read Them
VPD chart for greenhouse growers: VPD at each temperature and humidity, published target ranges in kPa, effects of low and high VPD, and how…
9 min read
ClimateLean-To Greenhouse: Heat Savings, Orientation and Limits
Lean-to greenhouse guide for farms and institutions: how a shared wall affects heating, which wall to face, width limits and what to specify in…
8 min read
ClimateGreenhouse Heaters Compared: Unit, Hot Water, Radiant, Biomass
Greenhouse heater guide: unit heaters, hot water, infrared and biomass systems, how to size by heat load, venting rules and what to specify in…
11 min read
ClimateAgrivoltaic Greenhouses: How Solar Panels and Crop Production Work Together
Agrivoltaic Greenhouses: How Solar Panels and Crop Production Work Together | FANGCHENG Greenhouse FANGCHENG Greenhouse Team · Updated 2026 Solar panels and food crops…
10 min read
ClimateGreenhouse Labor Efficiency: The Ultimate Guide to Automation and Workflow
Labor typically represents 30-50% of greenhouse operating costs — and it is the hardest line item to control. This guide covers layout, automation, and…
4 min read
ClimateGreenhouse Automation Systems Guide: Sensors, Controllers & Software
Greenhouse automation has evolved from simple timer-based controls to sophisticated AI-driven systems that optimize every aspect of the growing environment. The right automation system…
3 min read
ClimateGreenhouse CO2 Enrichment Guide: Boosting Yield and Growth
CO2 enrichment is one of the most powerful tools for increasing greenhouse crop yields — yet many growers underutilize it. Proper CO2 management can…
3 min read
ClimateGreenhouse Cooling Systems: Fan & Pad vs Fog vs Shade Comparison
Summer greenhouse temperature management is critical. Without effective cooling, internal temperatures can exceed 110°F — destroying crops and creating hazardous working conditions. Four main…
3 min read
ClimateGreenhouse Humidity Control: The Ultimate Guide to Dew Point and VPD Management
Humidity is one of the most critical — and most misunderstood — environmental factors in greenhouse production. Too high, and disease thrives. Too low,…
3 min read
ClimateGreenhouse Winter Growing: The Complete Guide to High Yields in Sub-Zero Temperatures
Winter greenhouse growing is both the most challenging and potentially the most profitable season. While outdoor fields lie dormant, a well-managed winter greenhouse can…
3 min readNeed a greenhouse designed for your site and crop?
Send your location, crop and size. Our engineers reply with a layout, a system list and a quotation.
