3 papers
eess.SY2026
From Crop and Energy Data to Optimized Lighting Scheduling: A Surrogate-Based MILP Framework for Vertical Farming
Francesco Ceccanti, Andrea Baccioli, Aldo Bischi
Vertical farming enables high productivity and stable crop production under controlled conditions, but its economic feasibility remains limited by electricity demand for artificial…
eess.SY2026
Can sunlight replace LEDs in vertical farms? A critical assessment of optical-fiber daylighting strategies
Francesco Ceccanti, Aldo Bischi, Marco Antonelli +1
Vertical farming is a promising approach for increasing food production in controlled environments while reducing land use, water consumption, and dependence on external climatic c…
eess.SY2025
Beyond yield: integrating energy, water, cost, and carbon to benchmark indoor vertical farming viability
Francesco Ceccanti, Aldo Bischi, Umberto Desideri +1
The interest in vertical farming arises from its ability to ensure consistent, high-quality, and pest-free vegetable production while supporting synergies with energy systems and u…