A study on assessment of energy requirement for capsicum cultivation was carried out at OUAT, Bhubaneswar in coastal Orissa during the year 2007–2008. This region is characterized by moderate climate. The assessment of input energy for greenhouse cultivation of capsicum has been compared with the open field condition. The study indicates that the input energy per unit of capsicum produce is 3.92 MJ/kg under open field condition and 40.59 MJ/kg under greenhouse cultivation. The higher energy requirement for greenhouse cultivation is mainly due to the framed structure and the glazing materials used in the greenhouse. The assessment of input energy establishes the priorities for input energy optimization.
