Energy Management
Energy Efficiency
Valvix reduces energy consumption across your entire operation — heating, lighting, irrigation pumps, and ventilation — by running equipment only when actually needed.
- 38% Average energy savings
- 6 mo Typical payback period
- 100% Equipment compatibility
The Problem
Energy is one of the largest costs in controlled growing environments. Most farms run equipment on fixed schedules that waste power during hours when conditions don't require it. Without visibility into consumption per zone, there's no way to identify where the waste is happening.
- Heating runs on fixed timers regardless of actual temperature
- Irrigation pumps run longer than needed due to conservative schedules
- No per-zone energy visibility makes waste invisible
- Equipment runs at full power even when partial output is sufficient
How Valvix Solves It
Energy meters measure consumption per circuit
Valvix monitors electricity draw from heating, lighting, pumps, and ventilation systems in real time.
Equipment schedules are optimized automatically with AI
Valvix adjusts when and how long each system runs based on actual conditions — not fixed timers.
Demand peaks are flattened where possible
High-consumption events are staggered to reduce peak demand and lower electricity tariff costs.
Online reports show savings and opportunities
You receive a summary of consumption per zone, cost breakdown, and specific recommendations for further reduction.
What You Get
38% average savings
Measured across Valvix installations in the first full growing year
Per-zone consumption
See exactly how much energy each zone uses — by hour, day, or month
Smart scheduling
Equipment runs only when conditions require it, not on fixed timers
Peak demand reduction
Staggered scheduling cuts peak demand charges from your electricity bill
Online reports
Automated reports show savings, cost breakdown, and next steps
Existing equipment
Works with your current heating, lighting, and irrigation systems — no replacement needed
What Growers Say
Our gas bill dropped 35% in the first heating season. The system stopped running the boiler at full power overnight when the outside temperature wasn't actually that cold. Simple change, massive saving.
We had no idea how much energy our irrigation pumps were wasting. Valvix showed us they were running 40% longer than needed on most cycles. Fixed that, saved 20% on electricity immediately.
The peak demand reduction alone pays for the subscription. We shifted some high-draw operations by 2 hours and our monthly electricity bill dropped by almost $450.
Common Questions
Does Valvix require special energy meters?
Valvix works with standard DIN-rail energy meters that support Modbus or pulse output. In many cases your existing meters can be integrated.
How quickly can I expect to see savings?
Most farms see measurable savings within the first billing cycle. Full optimization typically takes 4–8 weeks as the AI learns your operation.
Does the system control my equipment directly?
Yes, where connected. Valvix can control relay outputs to switch equipment on/off and can send 0–10V signals to variable-speed drives for proportional control.
What if my equipment needs to run at specific times regardless?
You can lock any equipment to a fixed schedule. Valvix will optimize everything else around your fixed requirements.
Can I see a cost breakdown per crop or per zone?
Yes. The reporting dashboard breaks consumption down by zone, time period, and equipment type. Attach your electricity tariff and costs are calculated automatically.
Related articles
- Climate Automation: Optimal temperature, humidity, and ventilation — maintained automatically, around the clock
- Smart Irrigation: Precise water and nutrient delivery to each zone, based on real conditions — not schedules
- Real-Time Monitoring: Full visibility into every greenhouse — conditions, equipment, and alerts — from your phone