VFAST
Vertical Farms
And Storage
Technologies
Build and Operate Scotland's First Low Carbon, Energy Efficient, Soil-Free Vertical Farms in the Central Belt
VFAST consortium plans to build and operate Scotland's first low carbon, energy efficient, soil-free vertical farms in the central belt.
These innovative vertical farms will support the Scottish Government’s ambitions to produce more homegrown fruit and vegetables.
The principal challenge vertical farms face in fulfilling their ambition of supplying high-quality foods to local markets is the cost of energy, a problem exacerbated in recent months. The solution lies in 24/7 renewable energy, but as the wind does not always blow and the sun does not always shine, Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) provides the answer. VFAST will make a significant contribution towards achieving this solution.
“One hectare scale vertical farm can provide premium fresh produce for a year for a town of 10,000 homes and one RheEnergise project can provide the energy storage needs for a town of the same size. Each site would host wind, solar, energy storage and vertical farming all in one place, often utilising exactly the same footprint to maximise the efficiency of land use. Furthermore, V-FAST can utilise lower quality land which is not ideal for traditional farming.”
Stephen Crosher, CEO, RheEnergise
Our partner companies are exploring the potential of identifying and then constructing joint projects that combine vertical farming, renewable energy generation, and High-Density Hydro® energy storage.
Join us as we embark on this journey to transform agriculture and energy use in Scotland, creating a sustainable, low-carbon future for food production.