Greenhouse LoRa Irrigation Expansion Project

A practical example of expanding irrigation zones in a greenhouse using LoRa wireless valve controllers without additional wiring.

Greenhouse LoRa Irrigation Expansion Project

A practical irrigation expansion case using LoRa wireless valve controllers in a greenhouse environment.

Project Background

In many greenhouse projects, the irrigation system is already installed with pipelines and basic infrastructure.

However, when growers need to expand irrigation zones, traditional solutions require:

  • New control cables
  • Additional trenching work
  • Modifications to the electrical system

This increases both cost and complexity, especially in operating greenhouses.

System Structure

The expansion is implemented using a LoRa wireless irrigation control system:

  • LoRa gateway (central communication unit)
  • Wireless valve controllers installed in the field
  • Pulse solenoid valves for irrigation control
  • Solar-powered operation for each control node

This structure allows centralized control without additional wiring.

Field Deployment

LoRa wireless irrigation valve controller installed in greenhouse

The system is installed directly inside the greenhouse, close to the irrigation zones.

Expansion Strategy

In this project:

  • Three new irrigation zones were added
  • Each zone is controlled by a wireless valve controller
  • Each controller operates a 1" pulse solenoid valve

Instead of installing new control cables, the system expansion only required extending the irrigation pipelines.

A LoRa gateway installed at the top of the greenhouse ensures stable communication between all nodes.

This allows the system to be expanded without affecting the existing infrastructure.

Key Configuration

  • 3 × wireless valve controllers
  • 3 × 1" pulse solenoid valves
  • 1 × LoRa gateway
  • Solar-powered operation
  • Centralized control with remote capability

Project Value

This solution provides several practical benefits:

Lower Installation Cost

No trenching or cable installation required.

Easy System Expansion

New irrigation zones can be added without modifying existing wiring.

Flexible Design

Suitable for different greenhouse sizes and layouts.

Low Maintenance

Solar-powered nodes can operate for up to 2 years without battery replacement.

Applicable Scenarios

This approach is suitable for:

  • Greenhouse irrigation expansion
  • Orchard irrigation upgrades
  • Remote irrigation zones
  • Projects where wiring is difficult or expensive

For a simplified overview of wireless irrigation systems:

👉 /landing/remote-irrigation/

Need a Similar Solution?

If you are planning to expand your irrigation system:

  • Tell us your greenhouse size
  • Number of irrigation zones
  • Water source

We can help you design a practical wireless irrigation solution.

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