Investigation of the Suitability of Chinese Solar Greenhouse for Türkiye's Climate Conditions

Abstract

In this study, the suitability of the greenhouse type known as the Chinese solar greenhouse to the climate conditions of Turkiye was investigated. For this reason, the climate conditions of Balikesir Province, one of Turkey's important agricultural cities, were taken as reference. In Chinese solar greenhouses, solar collectors collect solar energy from the transparent polyethene south roof during the day. The heat given to the greenhouse environment at night ensures that the internal environment of the greenhouse is kept at a constant temperature and humidity level day and night. Thus, the necessary climate conditions are provided for agricultural products to grow in a more suitable environment. This is very important to prevent agricultural frost, especially in January, which is the coldest month of the winter. The most important structural components of Chinese solar greenhouses are the northern wall and roof made of brick or concrete and the transparent southern roof. In addition, optional east and west walls can be constructed using brick, concrete, or transparent materials. Solar energy is absorbed through the transparent cover of the southern roof during the day and stored by collectors. To prevent heat loss at night, the transparent cover is typically insulated with a wrap-around blanket. In the study, the south roof is 4.4 m high; the greenhouse is 40 m long and 10 m wide. A constant temperature of 10 ⁰C was required for the greenhouse.