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by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   3 days ago

Can Microgrids Empower New Optimism for Cannabis Sustainability?

Energy sinks have caused problems for cannabis producers since the beginning of the industry, but microgrids could address the issue.

by Editorial Team   |   November 23, 2021

Hemp-Based Efficient Energy Storage Solutions

Supercapacitors powered by hemp-based carbon nanosheets.

by Jessica McKeil   |   May 21, 2021

The Environmental Impact of Cannabis

With new industrial cultivation facilities coming online, many with over two million square feet of canopy space, the cannabis sector needs to start considering sustainability.

by Jessica McKeil   |   April 20, 2021

The Cost of Mass Production: Cannabis Carbon Footprint

The American cannabis industry is making a name for itself as a significant contributor to carbon emissions.

by Kristina Etter   |   December 18, 2020

Greenhouse Operation Merges Mother Nature & Technology

Graham Farrar from Glass House Group shares insights from his sun-grown, ocean-grown greenhouse operation in Santa Barbara, California.

by Karhlyle Fletcher   |   December 04, 2020

Getting Ahead of the Curve: Energy Rebates & Incentives for Cannabis Operations

Act now, these programs won't last forever!

by Kristina Etter   |   November 03, 2020

Energy Efficiency, Rebates, and Incentives for Cannabis Operations

Live webcast and panel discussion with Fluence by OSRAM, Friday, November 6th at 10am (MST).

by Kristina Etter   |   October 27, 2020

Ahead of the Curve: A Case Study in Sustainability

Solar Therapeutics made efficiency a priority from the onset.

by Serge Chistov   |   October 22, 2020

A Look at Sustainability in the Cannabis Industry

Like all farmed crops, the question of the sustainability of cannabis growth operations is a valid one.

by Editorial Team   |   January 18, 2020

Energy Efficient Cannabis Cultivation

Although hydroponic energy consumption data collection has led to recent concern about amounts used, sustainability has taken the driver’s seat in talks with the newest innovations in alternative sources of power.

by Jessica McKeil   |   December 19, 2019

Going Green(er): Environmental Initiatives in Cannabis

Cannabis may be known as the 'green industry,' but its reputation is not an exceptionally eco-friendly one.

by Jessica McKeil   |   May 08, 2019

Hemp Expos Bring a Wealth of Benefits

Education, networking, and an opportunity to explore the booming marketing, hemp-centered conferences and expos are on the rise all around the world.

by Jessica Rosslee   |   April 22, 2019

Meet the World’s First Commercial-Scale Solar Project in Cannabis

In this episode of A Tech Moment, we speak with Tom DiGiovanni, CFO from Canndescent about how their facility implemented solar power to offset energy usage and set the standard for sustainable cannabis.

by Ellis Smith   |   April 15, 2019

Cannabis Facility Design - Get Built & Licensed Quickly!

Learn this architecture team's approach to taking your business idea to built reality safely, predictably and efficiency.

by Jessica McKeil   |   January 03, 2019

Effective Bottom Line Growth Strategies With Farm Management Software

Ellis Smith and guest Matt Mayberry, CEO and Co-Founder of Trym, discuss how you can make informed decisions to improve operational efficiency, maintain consistency, grow revenue, and increase your competitive advantage.

by Keilah Keiser   |   December 19, 2018

Harnessing Off-Grid Grow Technologies for Cannabis

Energy consumption is a significant concern for cannabis cultivation. Off-grid technology may lead the green industry to alternate solutions.

by Adele Worsley   |   November 08, 2018

Cannabis Cultivation and Solar: Improving Energy Efficiency in the Industry

The cannabis industry’s ecological footprint is not as green as we think, but solar may help.

by Jessica McKeil   |   July 30, 2018

OLEDs Moving from Television Screens to Cannabis Grow Ops

Low heat and energy efficient lighting could dramatically change how we farm cannabis.

by Kristina Etter   |   July 05, 2018

Engineering in the Cannabis Industry

Regardless of the product, when a new industry emerges, opportunities arise for early adopters to jump into highly rewarding positions in an exciting new field. With industries as promising as cannabis and hemp, many people are finding new ways to incorporate skills and expertise, learned from more mainstream industries, to forge a new path during the early days of the Green Rush.

by Tim Youngblood   |   June 06, 2018

OSRAM Positioned to be the Leading Horticultural Solutions Provider

Osram, the semiconductor manufacturer, sees horticultural lighting as a big part of their future. Will we see more acquisitions like this soon?