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Abstract
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) utilizes less resources, reduces food miles, and drops chemical use while increasing crop yields. Although not fully sustainable, CEA assists with the green revolution and supports urban sprawl. This project showcases the results of two experiments and demonstrates significant advancements toward making CEA more sustainable. Integrating semi-transparent perovskite solar cells in greenhouse settings suggests a viable method for energy production without compromising plant health. Additionally, applying high rates of downward airflow coupled with light intensity in vertical farms offers promising strategies to reduce food loss in CEA, paving the way for more sustainable agricultural practices.