Attached to the tunnel greenhouse, the shade net prevents overheating inside the greenhouse and reduces the intensity of the sun's rays. It protects plants while letting in enough light, which is essential for plant growth. Of professional quality, the shade nets that Groupe SMIDCOM offers are very resistant with an average lifespan of between 8 and 10 years. A shade cloth for a greenhouse saves energy twice! First of all, shade cloth means saving water, because better shaded crops dry out less quickly, and the shade cloth limits water evaporation, so it's both ecological and financial savings.