GreenFlow: Sustainable Irrigation Project

Problem

Park and garden irrigation in Europe is still, in many cases, a not-so-smart process: watering is done on a fixed schedule rather than based on the plants’ real needs. This leads to over-watering at certain times and water shortages at others, resulting in yellowing lawns, deteriorated areas, and a poor experience for citizens.

At the same time, water is an increasingly scarce and expensive resource, and public administrations are under growing pressure to reduce consumption and justify every euro spent. Without reliable data on soil moisture, rainfall, water consumption, and the condition of the irrigation network, managers are practically working blind, with no real ability to optimize or plan for the medium term.

Solution

GreenFlow is an integrated smart-irrigation solution that combines sensors, communications, and software so that parks and gardens are watered only when and where needed.

We install sensors in the soil and in the irrigation network that measure moisture, rainfall, temperature, flow, and pressure, and we send this data to a cloud platform. From a single dashboard, managers can view all parks, set irrigation strategies, and receive alerts for leaks or anomalies.

Our algorithms automatically adjust watering times and frequencies based on real-time data and weather forecasts, integrating with existing controllers and valves without the need to replace the entire infrastructure.

Impact

With GreenFlow, municipalities and green-space managers can significantly reduce water consumption and operating costs while maintaining — or even improving — the condition of their landscaped areas.

Data-driven optimization makes it possible to detect leaks before they become major issues, plan maintenance in advance, and justify decisions with clear reports that are comparable across parks and cities.

Environmentally, more precise irrigation helps create greener spaces that are more resilient to climate change, improving thermal comfort and overall quality of life in urban environments.