Pros
* Conservation of freshwater resources.
By producing rather than consuming freshwater, the Sundrop System reduces agriculture’s reliance on finite ground and surface water reserves. The freshwater produced by our desalination process is pure and distilled, with no need for chemical treatment.
* Lower Operating Costs
The Sundrop System shields farm operating costs from the inherent volatility of water and energy prices. As we rely on abundant and renewable inputs, we not only protect consumers from price swings, but also improve our facility economics.
* Reduced Pesticide Use
The Sundrop System also makes use of saltwater to scrub the air flowing into our greenhouses, reducing the need for pesticides. Moreover, we introduce a natural beneficial insects to control harmful pests, allowing for healthier, un-sprayed produce.
* Reduction of Fossil Fuel Demand
Unlike traditional greenhouses, which consume vast amounts of fossil fuel resources to cool, heat and run their growing environments, Sundrop Farms uses sunlight as its principal source of energy. We use efficient solar thermal energy for electricity generation and climate control.
* Efficient Use of Marginal Land
Sundrop System enables the transformation of land normally deemed unsuitable for agriculture or horticulture into a hub of concentrated production that will yield 15-30 times more produce per hectare than conventional field production.
* Creation of Green Jobs
Each hectare of Sundrop Farms greenhouse directly employs and trains between 5-10 people in the latest growing practices, creating long-term green employment in regions of the world that might not otherwise be home to a high-value horticultural industry.
* Naturally Delicious Produce
Our growing methods, while beneficial for the planet and for our business, also produce healthier and better tasting crops. The fruits and vegetables we grow are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, and low in fat and sodium.
* Conservation of freshwater resources.
By producing rather than consuming freshwater, the Sundrop System reduces agriculture’s reliance on finite ground and surface water reserves. The freshwater produced by our desalination process is pure and distilled, with no need for chemical treatment.
* Lower Operating Costs
The Sundrop System shields farm operating costs from the inherent volatility of water and energy prices. As we rely on abundant and renewable inputs, we not only protect consumers from price swings, but also improve our facility economics.
* Reduced Pesticide Use
The Sundrop System also makes use of saltwater to scrub the air flowing into our greenhouses, reducing the need for pesticides. Moreover, we introduce a natural beneficial insects to control harmful pests, allowing for healthier, un-sprayed produce.
* Reduction of Fossil Fuel Demand
Unlike traditional greenhouses, which consume vast amounts of fossil fuel resources to cool, heat and run their growing environments, Sundrop Farms uses sunlight as its principal source of energy. We use efficient solar thermal energy for electricity generation and climate control.
* Efficient Use of Marginal Land
Sundrop System enables the transformation of land normally deemed unsuitable for agriculture or horticulture into a hub of concentrated production that will yield 15-30 times more produce per hectare than conventional field production.
* Creation of Green Jobs
Each hectare of Sundrop Farms greenhouse directly employs and trains between 5-10 people in the latest growing practices, creating long-term green employment in regions of the world that might not otherwise be home to a high-value horticultural industry.
* Naturally Delicious Produce
Our growing methods, while beneficial for the planet and for our business, also produce healthier and better tasting crops. The fruits and vegetables we grow are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, and low in fat and sodium.
Cons
* Expensive to build.
Although Sundrop Farms are relatively cheap to run, it costs a lot of money to build a Sundrop Farm.
* Difficult to build in Developing Countries
This is the problem. Although Sundrop Farms seems perfect for developing countries, as it is cheap to run, makes freshwater, extracts salt from seawater, etc., it is very expensive to build. If it is expensive to build, it will be difficult for Sundrop Farms to be built in developing countries.
* Expensive to build.
Although Sundrop Farms are relatively cheap to run, it costs a lot of money to build a Sundrop Farm.
* Difficult to build in Developing Countries
This is the problem. Although Sundrop Farms seems perfect for developing countries, as it is cheap to run, makes freshwater, extracts salt from seawater, etc., it is very expensive to build. If it is expensive to build, it will be difficult for Sundrop Farms to be built in developing countries.