PUBLISHER: Guidehouse Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1389927
PUBLISHER: Guidehouse Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1389927
Energy Efficiency for Indoor Farming - Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Technology Market for Efficient Indoor Farming: Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2032
The world population is projected to pass 9.7 billion by 2050, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations expects food demand to increase by 50% from 2012 levels. However, the amount of land available for agricultural production is decreasing, and natural disasters along with other impacts of climate change are expected to decrease crop yields by 12% by 2050. At the same time, governments, investors, and corporations are increasingly demanding more sustainable production. These long-term drivers for indoor agriculture clash with major barriers such as high energy and labor costs.
These key market forces set the stage for the importance of efficient controlled environment agriculture (CEA) technologies, which include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and dehumidification (HVACD); supplemental lighting; water distribution; and sensors and controls for automation. If indoor farms can successfully utilize these technologies, they can reduce energy costs and play a key role in the future of sustainable agriculture.
This Guidehouse Insights report examines market trends, drivers, and barriers for CEA technologies and includes forecasts across four technology segments (HVACD, lighting, water distribution, and controls and sensors) for both smart greenhouses and vertical farms. Forecast figures include regional segmentation of the world market.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.1.1 Market Drivers
- 1.1.2 Market Barriers
- 1.2 Global Market Outlook
2. Market Issues
- 2.1 Market Scope
- 2.2 Drivers
- 2.2.1 Population Growth and Lack of Arable Land
- 2.2.2 Government Support, Policies, Standards, and Incentives
- 2.2.3 Indoor Farming Benefits
- 2.2.3.1 Controlled Climate Conditions
- 2.2.3.2 Sustainability, Efficiency, and ESG Goals
- 2.2.4 Expansion of Legal Markets for Cannabis
- 2.2.5 Advances in CEA Technologies
- 2.2.5.1 HVACD
- 2.2.5.2 Lighting
- 2.2.5.3 Water Distribution
- 2.2.5.4 Automation Controls and Sensors
- 2.2.5.5 Growing Methods
- 2.3 Barriers
- 2.3.1 High Energy and Technology Costs
- 2.3.2 Farmers' Lack of Understanding around CEA Technologies
- 2.3.3 Insufficient Rural Workforce and Infrastructure
3. Industry Value Chain
- 3.1 Efficient Indoor Farming
- 3.2 Competitive Landscape
- 3.2.1 Merger and Acquisition Activity
- 3.2.2 Investment and Partnership
- 3.2.3 Business Model Evolution
4. Market Forecasts
- 4.1 Forecast Methodology
- 4.2 Forecast Scope
- 4.3 Global Market Overview
- 4.4 Regional Forecasts
- 4.4.1 North America
- 4.4.2 Europe
- 4.4.3 Asia Pacific
- 4.4.4 Latin America
- 4.4.5 Middle East & Africa
5. Conclusions and Recommendations
- 5.1 Three Key Takeaways
- 5.2 Recommendations
- 5.2.1 CEA Technology Providers
- 5.2.2 Government Officials and Policymakers
- 5.2.3 Indoor Farmers
6. Acronym and Abbreviation List
7. Table of Contents
8. Table of Charts and Figures
9. Scope of Study
10. Sources, Methodology & Notes
