Table 3

Parameter and infrastructure value inputs considered for establishing vertical farming startup unit

ParametersRoom size M2Available room height (M)Price per kilogram lettuce (USD)Price per kilogram herbs (USD)Selling price of greens (USD)Cost of 1kwh of electricity (USD)
Value500410100.60.6
Land growing area M2730
Required power (kW)183
Average daily electricity consumption (kWh)2,792
Average daily water consumption M35
Investment amount (USD)891,166
Yield (pots)82,188
Yield (kg)3,984
Revenue (USD)47,368
Cost of raw materials (USD)12,655
Electricity cost (USD)5,026
Farm maintenance (USD2,555
Logistics (USD)2,988
Payback period (years)3.4
Source(s): Author’s own work

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