Predictive Control for Sustainable Greenhouses

The agricultural sector is a cornerstone of many countries' economies, and recently its methods have evolved to enhance productivity while balancing economic growth with environmental protection. This study explores the adoption of intelligent techniques in a smart greenhouse integrated micro-grid considered as an avenue for increasing the productivity in a sustainable way. The paper includes the regulation of the greenhouse microclimate based on a predictive controller, as well as its integration into a micro-grid.