Microwave heater in greenhouse

This research designs and tests a novel microwave heating system to reduce energy consumption and harmful emissions in greenhouses. Unlike traditional methods, microwaves provide a chemical-free solution for air conditioning and soil disinfection, replacing fossil fuels. The project specifically focuses on applying dielectric heating to plants. Its goal was to create a cost-effective system with reasonable initial installation expenses. This paper details the entire process, including the design, simulation, and practical testing of a pilot microwave heater. Results demonstrate that the operational heating cost of this new solution is roughly half that of using common fossil fuels. A functional prototype was constructed and successfully evaluated in a pilot greenhouse. The developed product is now considered almost ready for full-scale industrialization.