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Climate-positive tomato cultivation in a footprint-certified greenhouse
- Country
- Sweden
- Climate
- Temperate maritime climate
- Surface
- 100.000m²
- Cultivation
- Vegetables
- Solution
- Ultra-Clima
- Client
- Selected Group
Case study
Building a climate-positive tomato greenhouse in Sweden
With the launch of Phase 2 of Project Frövi, Swedish horticulture takes a major step forward. Selected Group and KUBO are expanding their collaboration with the construction of a new 10-hectare Ultra-Clima® greenhouse, including a 1-hectare service area. Adjacent to the first greenhouse built in Frövi, this second facility pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable, high-tech cultivation.
Built according to the Ultra-Clima® concept, the semi-closed greenhouse offers optimal control of the greenhouse climate, with significantly lower energy requirements and water consumption than traditional greenhouses. The greenhouse also carries an official footprint certificate, verified by an independent party.
According to the certification, the CO2 footprint of tomatoes from an Ultra-Clima® greenhouse is 25.4% lower than that from a conventional Venlo greenhouse (0.949 vs. 1.272 kg CO2e per kg tomatoes). By reusing captured CO2, renewable energy sources and efficient installations, Frövi 2 even offers the prospect of CO₂-negative cultivation: a greenhouse that removes more CO2 from the atmosphere than it emits.
Smart technology for sustainable choices
Frövi 2 integrates a wide range of cutting-edge systems to support a consistent and optimized growing environment:
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Advanced screening systems for light control, energy savings, and climate regulation;
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Integrated heating, electrical, and water systems for optimal resource efficiency;
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Fully automated climate control, including temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels.
From greenhouse to daily operations
KUBO supports Frövi 2 not only with construction and technology but also with comprehensive operational support through Smart Growing. This includes real-time monitoring, automated process control, and remote advisory services. Local staff will be trained on the KUBO Blueprint Platform, a quality management system aligned with GLOBAL G.A.P. standards, ensuring a smooth transition to independent daily operations.
Following the successful completion of Frövi 1 in June 2024, groundwork for Frövi 2 began in May 2025. Construction starts in summer 2025 and is expected to be completed by summer 2026. Like the first greenhouse, Frövi 2 will focus on tomato production and is part of Sweden’s effort to strengthen its local food supply.
Once both greenhouses are fully operational, they are expected to supply around 10% of Sweden’s total tomato consumption, significantly reducing reliance on imports.
Implementation KUBO Companies
In our projects we like to make use of the various disciplines within the KUBO companies. This is why you will almost always find these installations/software in our projects.
KUBO
KUBO Sustainable Greenhouses
KUBO Sustainable Greenhouses is overseeing the complete realization of the Frövi 2 facility. The greenhouse is being built from the ground up by KUBO’s own construction teams, under on-site supervision. This approach ensures tight quality control and alignment across all phases, from foundation to final system integration.
PDI
PDI Screen Systems
PDI is responsible for installing a dual-screen system that combines both blackout and energy-saving screens. This setup ensures optimal climate management and crop protection, contributing to lower energy use and a stable, efficient growing climate.
About Selected Group
Selected Group was founded in Denmark in 2016 and operates globally in multiple European markets. The group specializes in managing alternative investments, with a particular emphasis on real estate classes. A core area of expertise is green infrastructure, as evidenced by the RegEnergy Frövi project. Selected Group combines strong investment capabilities with efficient processes that ensure effective screening and management of alternative investments. This approach produces compelling business cases that benefit both lending partners and investors.
