Energy-Efficient Climate Control for Black Soldier Fly Farms

How Manna MIND’s Low-Energy Design Cuts Costs & Boosts Production

Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming requires precise temperature (25-35°C) and humidity (60-75%) for optimal growth. However, traditional climate control methods often demand high energy inputs, making them expensive to use and impractical for small-scale farms.

Manna Insect’s Manna MIND climatization technology solves this challenge with ultra-low energy consumption, enabling sustainable, cost-effective BSF production.

Passive vs. Active Climate Control: Finding the Right Balance

Passive Methods (Low Energy, Limited Control)

Shade nets – Reduce overheating but can’t regulate temperature precisely.
Natural ventilation – Helps airflow but depends on external weather conditions.
Evaporative cooling – Uses water-soaked pads, but humidity control is inconsistent.

Limitation: Passive systems struggle in extreme climates, leading to unstable yields.

Traditional Active Methods (High Energy, High Cost)

Electric heaters & humidifiers – Consume significant power, raising operational costs.
HVAC systems – Effective but often much too expensive for smallholder farmers.
Dehumidifiers – Necessary in humid regions but increase electricity bills.

Problem: High energy use makes climate-controlled BSF farming unaffordable for many.

Manna MIND’s Smart, Low-Energy Approach

Manna MIND combines efficient active control with minimal power use by:

✔ Precision sensors – Continuously monitor and adjust conditions without overusing energy.
✔ Adaptive heating/cooling – Only activates when needed, reducing idle consumption.
✔ Solar compatibility – Designed to run on off-grid solar power, eliminating reliance on unstable electricity grids.

Manna MIND also takes into account weather predictions and the changing growth stage -based needs and can start warming or cooling the production unit in advance, thus reducing need for fast changes in the growth environment and back and forth adjusting of the environment, which causes unnecessary use of equipment and power.

Renewable Energy Integration for Zero-Emission Farming

To further cut energy costs, Manna MIND supports:

Solar-power – Ideal for sunny regions, reducing operational costs to near zero.
Battery storage – excess solar energy may be used for nighttime climate control.

Result: Farms can operate fully off-grid, avoiding diesel generators or high utility bills.

Cost-Benefit Analysis: Is Climate Control Worth It?

Traditional Farming (No Climate Control)

Low upfront cost, but unpredictable yields due to weather.
Seasonal gaps mean missed income opportunities.

High-Energy Climate Control (HVAC, Heaters, Dehumidifiers)

High electricity costs (up to $200/month for small farms).
Short-term savings but long-term financial strain.

Manna MIND’s Ultra-Efficient System

Lower energy use = Over 70% cheaper than conventional HVAC.
Short payback period: due to higher, more consistent yields, but also due to using locally available affordable equipment to create and maintain the climate in a production unit (no unnecessary hi-tech equipment).
Significantly cheaper CAPEX need for the facility as well as for the climate-control tech itself.
Scalable: Works for small farms and large operations alike, can be adjusted to different size and shape facilities.

Conclusion: Smart Climate Control = Higher Profits

Manna MIND proves that precision climate control doesn’t have to be energy-intensive and expensive. By combining smart automation, ultra-efficient design, and renewable energy compatibility, it makes year-round BSF farming affordable and sustainable and the business case more profitable.

For farmers: Lower energy bills + higher productivity = more profit per harvest.
For the planet: Reduced carbon footprint from clean, solar-powered insect farming.

Ready to upgrade your farm? Manna MIND makes climate control accessible, efficient, and future-proof.

Grow more with less energy—sustainably! Read more about Manna MIND climatization technology and Manna Insect’s solution for effective, modular BSF farming in optimal climate.