ADRA Mongolia constructs ‘first of its kind’ Passive Solar Greenhouse
ADRA Mongolia has constructed a passive solar greenhouse, the first of its kind in Mongolia. Because of the short growing season, and cold, harsh weather, it is very important and useful for the beneficiaries to use a greenhouse such as this one.
Using this ‘passive’ solar greenhouse, the growing time is shorter, and both the quality and size of the vegetables is better. Vegetables grow best with the right amounts of moisture, light, organic components, and air, and the soil temperature must also be appropriately warm. With the support of ADRA Czech Republic, a 6:6m and 6:20m green house was constructed to support beneficiaries in Dornogobi province. The green house is self-heating, utilizing solar power to create heat, which lengthens the vegetable growing season by 50-60 days. The cooperative members who are looking after the green house are already benefiting from this innovative and effective greenhouse.
