Roots unveils world’s first solar or wind-operated Irrigation by...

Roots unveils world’s first solar or wind-operated Irrigation by Condensation (IBC) system that works ‘off the grid’

• Roots’ IBC off-grid system produces food crops using irrigation sourced only from humidity in the air and energy from the sun or wind
• Allows small and medium scale food production in areas with no stable access to local electricity or water, including semi-arid areas, benefiting farmers who suffer from water quality, scarcity and infrastructure access issues
• Will be unveiled at Agri-Tech Israel 2018 International Exhibition and Conference (8-10 May)
• High protein crops including beans and alfalfa were planted at the company’s research site in Israel to demonstrate the system’s ability to provide irrigation for a complete growth cycle
• The off-grid installation follows a successful proof of concept with electric power, displaying the system’s ability to sustain full growth cycles of several crops