NOWOGREEN^® films impress with a long durability of over 30 years and maximum weather resistance. They can withstand extreme weather conditions such as high UV radiation, long periods of heat or cold and hail.

Perfect light conditions are essential for optimum plant growth. Droplets of condensation on the greenhouse covering hinder the light inlet. Recent studies reveal that condensate on the glass can lead to 7 % light loss. When light levels are low, up to 20 % light loss must even be expected.* As a result, the plants are supplied with less light, which inhibits plant growth.

NOWOGREEN^® films feature properties that prevent condensation. Our hydrophilic coating on the inside of the film ensures that the rising condensate forms a laminary film of water, which drains off at the sides in a controlled manner. This prevents the film from steaming up and guarantees excellent light and UV transmission. The plants grow faster, remain flawless and provide crops without burn marks. No additional anti-condensation treatment is required.

* Source: Study GTB -1025 by Wageningen University UR

NOWOGREEN^® features class 3 hail resistance (according to VKF test specifications no. 22). With an elongation at break of 450 %, the film provides protection against hail damage. Should the film nevertheless break under excessive load, it will only break at one point without shattering. This prevents contamination caused by shards and avoids harvest losses and therefore high costs.

Thanks to its high elongation at break, NOWOGREEN^® is also suitable for installation in regions with an increased risk of earthquakes.

Source: V. Silva, A. Calderon, M. Caruso, C. Costa, J. Dabbeek, M.C. Hoyos, Z. Karimzadeh, L. Martins, N. Paul, A. Rao, M. Simionato, C. Yepes-Estrada, H. Crowley, K. Jaiswal (2023). Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Seismic Risk Map (version 2023.1), doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8409623

In order to store the thermal energy generated by solar radiation during daytime, the films can be installed as two-layer systems. High fluctuations of temperature between day and night are thus minimised, as the EFTE films largely inhibit heat radiation during the night. This allows energy costs for greenhouse operation to be reduced by approximately 30 %.

A NOWOGREEN^® greenhouse is approx. 25 % cheaper compared to a traditional glass construction. ETFE films weigh only a fraction of glass. Due to the low weight per unit area of the ETFE film, larger spans are possible compared to glass. Greenhouses with this type of covering therefore have lower static requirements for the construction of the greenhouse, saving costs for support and carrier materials (e.g. steel structures).

Unlike glass, the outer surface of NOWOGREEN^® has self-cleaning properties, which enable permanently excellent light and UV transmission. As a result, the film construction can be maintained with minimal effort. Expensive, difficult to obtain maintenance equipment and appropriately trained personnel are no longer necessary to guarantee the best lighting conditions.