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Innovative technology is helping farmers fight the scorching effects of climate change

A Saudi startup has developed a groundbreaking greenhouse technology which reduces temperatures inside greenhouses by up to 7°C without blocking light. Using nanotechnology embedded in plastic sheeting, it helps crops grow with 30% less water and less energy for cooling. This innovation, which is already used in 15 countries, addresses the growing agricultural challenges caused by extreme heat and water scarcity. 

As climate change intensifies, SecondSky promises a sustainable solution to protect crops and combat desertification, with expanding applications worldwide. The technology has been implemented in countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the US, with plans to further scale in 2025. By enabling efficient farming in arid regions, SecondSky could redefine agricultural practices and alleviate global food security concerns.

 

 

 

Its technology reduces temperatures inside greenhouses by up to 7 degrees Celsius, without losing any light, by using nanotechnology embedded within plastic polymer sheeting to cut out near infrared solar radiation. By reducing heat inside greenhouses, the company claims crops can be grown with as much as 30% less water, and less energy required in a greenhouse with mechanical cooling.

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