Dürr and CAN-Agri Unveil EcoY: A Sun-Driven, Water-Saving Turnkey Vertical Farm

Dürr and CAN-Agri Unveil EcoY: A Sun-Driven, Water-Saving Turnkey Vertical Farm

(IN BRIEF) Dürr has launched EcoY, a turnkey vertical-farming system co-developed with CAN-Agri, combining advanced climate-control engineering and patented vertical grow tubes. EcoY exploits natural sunlight and precise digital management of light, temperature, humidity, CO₂ and nutrient flows to deliver high-density, pesticide-free cultivation of leafy greens while cutting water use by up to 95%. The modular greenhouse can function in extreme climates, uses optional LEDs only when sunlight is insufficient, and integrates Dürr’s ventilation and DXQ software for energy-efficient environmental control. EcoY addresses global challenges—population growth, land scarcity and climate change—by providing fresh produce near consumption centres with lower costs and environmental impact.

(PRESS RELEASE) BIETIGHEIM-BISSINGEN, 11-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Dürr, a renowned mechanical and plant engineering firm, is venturing into vertical farming with its new turnkey solution, EcoY. By marrying its expertise in energy-efficient climate control and ventilation—honed in automotive paint shops—with Clean Air Nurseries Agri Global’s (CAN-Agri) cutting-edge cultivation technologies, Dürr has developed a patented system that harnesses natural sunlight and slashes water usage by up to 95 percent compared to traditional farming. EcoY’s innovative greenhouse design transforms vertical farming by stacking plants in patented grow tubes, creating a compact, high-yield environment that thrives even under harsh climatic conditions.

With the global population rising and arable land diminishing under extreme weather events, sustainable, space-efficient agriculture is more critical than ever. EcoY’s Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) approach optimises every growth parameter—light, temperature, humidity, CO₂ and nutrients—in a digitally managed, sealed greenhouse. Rather than relying solely on energy-intensive LEDs, EcoY positions grow tubes to maximise sunlight exposure; optional supplemental lighting activates only when natural photosynthetic radiation falls below required levels, minimising power draw. Internally, nutrient-rich water circulates through each grow tube to maintain ideal microclimates, while Dürr’s advanced ventilation technology precisely conditions and distributes air, driving consistent, pesticide-free production of leafy greens close to urban centres.

“EcoY represents a paradigm shift in vertical farming,” said Michael Broek, Chairman of Dürr Africa. “By leveraging our climate-control know-how and CAN-Agri’s patented grow-tube design, we’ve created a hybrid hydroponic system that excels in deserts, polar regions—or anywhere fresh produce is scarce—while dramatically reducing resource consumption.” François van der Merwe, CEO of CAN-Agri, added: “Our vertically stacked tubes not only boost planting density but also regulate greenhouse climate naturally, ensuring robust yields per square metre.”

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SOURCE: Dürr Systems AG