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he Grow Dynamics scope included full system design and integration across climate control, irrigation and fertigation, grow lighting, automation and centralised monitoring. Alfonso Cenname, Head of Engineering, and Vlad Petryk, Director at Grow Dynamics, led the design, specifi cation and installation of four Panasonic 14kW adaptive ducted twin split systems. This confi guration delivers precise and consistent climate conditions, enabling accurate control of the crop environment and supporting the testing of new crop varieties.
The fully enclosed facility comprises four independent grow
rooms constructed from insulated, food-grade panels, each designed to house approximately 4,000 plants. Achieving consistent, high-quality yields required meticulous control of temperature, humidity, lighting and irrigation within each room. Three rooms were dedicated to strawberry cultivation and one to vanilla, each with distinct environmental requirements. Strawberries thrive at 10-12°C at night and 22°C during the day with 60–70% humidity, while vanilla requires warmer, more humid conditions to replicate a tropical climate. Rob Towell recommended the Panasonic PACi NX low-
temperature units for their energy effi ciency, performance and reliability. Each grow room was equipped with two adaptive ducted indoor units paired with a dedicated outdoor condenser. Grow Dynamics integrated its proprietary VertiOne control and fertigation platform to synchronise climate, irrigation and lighting systems within a fully closed-loop growing environment. The advanced irrigation system delivers fertilised water through a closed-loop recycling process, achieving a 90-95% reduction in water usage compared to traditional growing methods. Lighting systems were confi gured to replicate natural daylight cycles and synchronise with temperature changes to refl ect day and night states. This project refl ects Grow Dynamics’ approach to controlled-
environment agriculture: delivering fully integrated, crop- specifi c systems where climate, irrigation, lighting and digital
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control operate as a single optimised platform. Alfonso Cenname commented: “During our evaluation of available options, Panasonic’s units stood out as the only solution on the market capable of reliably meeting the precise temperature requirements within the defi ned project scope.” Since installation at the end of June 2025, the Grow Dynamics-designed controlled environment has consistently delivered high-quality strawberry production year-round. Panasonic’s units have enabled stable, repeatable climate conditions that support consistent crop performance, and Grow Dynamics plans to continue using Panasonic solutions on future projects due to their sustainability and reliability. The Panasonic PACi NX series covers capacities from 2.5 to 25kW and off ers fl exibility through a wide range of compatible indoor units and control options, including individual, central and cloud-based systems. All Panasonic units on the project were integrated through the Grow Dynamics VertiOne Smart Modbus control platform, providing centralised monitoring, control and remote access. As a Panasonic Pro Partner, Grow Dynamics off ers clients a seven-year warranty on Panasonic systems they design and install.
'The advanced irrigation system delivers fertilised
water through a closed-loop recycling process, achieving a 90-95% reduction in water usage compared to traditional growing methods.'
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