Executive Guide

Greenhouse Project Budgeting

Greenhouse cost planning is dominated by three decisions: glazing type, climate control technology, and irrigation/fertigation system. This framework separates them cleanly.

CAPEX per m² (built)

Polytunnel: $18–$35/m². Multi-span polyethylene: $45–$85/m². Glass Venlo: $150–$260/m². Semi-closed hi-tech glass: $280–$450/m².

Climate control drives OPEX

Heating (in cold climates) and cooling (in hot climates) can equal 25–45% of annual OPEX. Include energy strategy — CHP, heat pumps, geothermal — in the CAPEX phase, not later.

Turn this framework into a bankable budget

The Industrial Project Budget & Cost Planner captures every dimension covered in this guide — procurement, logistics, engineering, contingency, financing readiness and risk — in a single dashboard, then hands off to the Enterprise RFQ Builder.

Frequently asked questions

What discount rate should investors use for hi-tech greenhouse projects?

12–18% depending on offtake certainty and country risk premium.

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