Geothermal Greenhouse Design

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A commercialized pit greenhouse design powered by geothermal energy, capable of year-round operation. The design has been replicated in 17 locations across the United States and Canada.

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Geothermal heating

Utilizes the stable temperature of the earth to heat or cool buildings and melt snow.

Pit greenhouse (Walpini design)

A greenhouse design where the floor is dug four feet below ground surface and the roof is slanted toward the sun to maximize light and heat capture.

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Alliance, Nebraska School Geothermal Greenhouse

One of Finch's geothermal greenhouses located in Alliance, Nebraska, used by students to grow vegetables for school lunches.

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Russ Finch Geothermal Greenhouse Design

A year-round geothermal-powered greenhouse using pit greenhouse (Walpini) design with underground geothermal heating. The greenhouse floor is dug four feet below ground, and geothermal heat from eight feet underground (52°F) is circulated via perforated plastic tubing to maintain growing conditions.

operational 1 mention

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Alliance School Geothermal Greenhouse

Russ Finch Geothermal Greenhouse (Primary)

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Greenhouse powered by geothermal energy produces fresh fruit year-round in Nebraska

10 years 4 months ago

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