Greenhouse Shade and Energy Screens
Shade and energy screens inside a greenhouse manage incoming light and reduce night-time heat loss when closed. They work with exhaust fans, pads and controllers as part of climate control. ClimaSpan discusses screen type and drive options from your crop and structure, then confirms details only in a written project quote — no catalogue specs or prices on this page.
Equipment selection and scope are confirmed in a written quote after we review your greenhouse size, layout, crop and climate. We do not publish public prices or catalogue-only spec sheets on these pages.
What screens do
- Shade screens cut peak radiation and heat load on sunny days.
- Energy screens help hold heat under the roof or gutter at night when closed.
- Motorised systems can open and close on climate computer programmes.
- Screen choice must respect greenhouse truss layout and hanging clearances.
Selection points
- Describe crop light needs and whether you need shade, energy saving, or both.
- Share truss or gutter layout, span widths and any existing screen shafts.
- Note if a climate computer will drive the screen or if you need a local control.
- Cloth type, shading percentage and motors are confirmed only in the written quote.
How it pairs with structure and crops
- Screens reduce the cooling load that exhaust fans and pads must handle at midday.
- Controllers coordinate screen position with fan and pad stages.
- Dense hydroponic or bench crops still need circulation under a closed shade screen.
- Structure type (film, glass, polycarbonate) affects mounting hardware — send drawings when possible.
Related greenhouse systems
Climate Control hub
Full climate package.
Controllers
Programmes that move screens.
Exhaust Fans (system)
Air exchange when screens are open or closed.
Automation
Sensor-driven screen moves.
Frequently asked questions
Shade screen, energy screen, or both?
Shade focuses on cutting light and heat by day. Energy screens focus on holding heat at night. Some houses use dual systems or dual-purpose cloth — crop and climate drive the choice.
Do screens replace cooling pads?
No. Screens manage radiation and heat loss; pads and exhaust fans cool intake air. Many commercial houses use both.
Are shading percentages listed here?
No. Cloth selection is confirmed in the written quote after we review crop and local climate.
How do I request a quote?
Email [email protected] with structure drawings or photos, crop and whether you already have a climate computer.