South Asian farms use 120-foot solar-powered shipping containers

What is container farming?

Container farming is a vertical farming system that uses modified shipping containers for growing food inside without the need for power, water, sunlight or nutrients. Essentially, the container protects a controlled environment that is ideal for growing crops, providing a solution for sustainable agriculture in small spaces.

What is a grow solar container farm?

The Grow Solar shipping container farms make it possible to grow delicious food 365 days a year with thousands of high-value crops like lettuces, leafy greens, herbs, roots, edible flowers, and more in just 320 sq. ft. Grow Solar Container Farm complexes are designed for all aspects of the cultivation process.

How long does a grow solar container farm take?

Grow Solar Container Farms can be configured to be stacked high and wide to accommodate growing space demand. Depending on the customers’ requirements, Grow Solar Container Farms allow licensed growers to be up and operating in as little as 6 to 10 weeks.

Are container farms a sustainable food production system?

Container farms in colder areas show greater energy-saving potential. Container farms (CFs), integrating plant factories into mobile prefabricated buildings, are emerging as a novel decentralized food production system to fortify sustainable urban development. However, the high energy demand needs to be optimized to promote wider CF application.