Lighting design is an important part of a successful horticultural operation. In this blog post, we’ll look at some things to consider when designing your lighting system and how a good lighting design can benefit you. Stay tuned for more information on horticultural lighting and design! ( Horticulture )
What you see is not always what you get!
As the popularity of horticultural lighting continues to grow, so does the importance of lighting design. A well-designed lighting system can mean the difference between a successful and disappointing harvest. In this blog post, we’ll look at some things to consider when designing a horticultural lighting system and some of the benefits that a good lighting design can bring.
What to Consider When Designing a Horticultural Lighting System
There are a few things to remember when designing a horticultural lighting system. First, you must consider the type of plants you’ll be growing. Different plants have different light requirements, so it’s crucial to choose a light source that will meet the needs of your particular plants.
You also need to consider the size of your growing space. The larger the area, the more lights you’ll need to illuminate it properly. And finally, you need to think about your budget. There are a variety of horticultural lighting systems on the market, so it’s important to find one that fits your needs and your budget.
Many growers evaluate their lighting needs. We have a tremendous opportunity to apply some of the methods and lessons learned in other lighting industries to horticulture, utilizing clever lighting design to grow smarter, maximize yields, and minimize operational disruptions and overhead costs as we go.
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“Horticulture requires a different language with unique metrics, and the lighting you install could be the success or failure of a crop and its yield; therefore, the stakes are higher.”
The Benefits of a Good Lighting Design
There are several benefits to having a well-designed horticultural lighting system. First, it can help you maximize your yields. By choosing the right light source and placing it in the proper location, you can ensure that your plants get the light they need to thrive.
A good lighting system can also help you save money. You can minimize your electric bill by choosing energy-efficient light sources and using them wisely. And finally, a good lighting system can extend the growing season. With the right lights, you can grow plants year-round, regardless of the weather.
Thinking Inside The Box
At Current Lighting, we are creating a center of excellence for horticultural lighting. This will help growers, consultants, and installers. And other people in the industry by combining the best practices, tools, and techniques. From the lighting design industry with in-depth scientific research into how light affects plant growth.
Farmers rely on their crops to make money. So when something changes, even a tiny bit, it can be scary. It seems like the safest thing to do is nothing at all. But there are ways we can help farmers before they have to make any changes on their farms. We can take the guesswork out of farming, so farmers don’t have to worry about it as much.
Growers dilemma – Analysis Paralysis
If you are not sure if you should transition to LED lighting, don’t worry! We can help by doing a detailed simulation of the variables at play in your installation. This will help us create a custom blueprint that is tailored to your specific crop, and yield targets. And other factors like the structure’s aspect and shading, and geographical location.
You can explore different models to find the best approach for your needs. You can decide if you want to continue using a Lucalox® HPS installation. Try a hybrid HPS/LED approach, or transition to Current’s Arize® LED portfolio. With full transparency of all the calculations and variables that underpin the modeling. You, as a grower, can see the impact that tweaking any of these, such as introducing different lighting fixtures and positioning, will have on the final operation.
Our simulations often result in growers being pleasantly surprised. This is because the precision of our modeling allows growers to see how different lighting installations affect them without worrying about potential risks.
As modern agriculture increasingly looks to controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to meet the demands of a growing population. It is important to consider all aspects of plant care. One crucial element is lighting. We know that light is essential for human health and well-being, regulating our sleep cycles and moods. It turns out that plants are similarly affected by light and that the quality of light. It can have a significant impact on their growth and yield.
In nature, plants are expose to the changing seasons and the cycle of day and night. This natural rhythm is disrupte in CEA, where conditions are artificially maintained. However, by replicating natural light cycles with horticultural lighting, we can provide plants with optimal conditions for growth.
Horticultural lighting can help to stimulate plant growth, improve yields, and create a more sustainable growing environment. Additionally, by simulating natural light cycles, horticultural lighting can help reduce plant stress and promote more efficient energy use.
If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of horticultural lighting, or if you’re looking for ways to improve your growing operation, we encourage you to reach out to us. We’re dedicated to helping our clients and partners push horticulture forward, and we’re always happy to share our knowledge and expertise.
We’ve even been able to show a client how a more compact layout would have a material benefit to their potential yields. If we hadn’t been able to provide the data and communicate that advantage in an extremely visual way, we could have fallen into the trap of overselling and missing out on a lower-cost competitor who simply offered a price for the luminaires specified in the RFP.
However, the client saw the benefit of adhering to our proposed strategy and chose Current as the winner based on that approach.
Grow your business with Arize by Current Lighting
Growers are the experts in producing crops and running their businesses, but many may not know what to expect from horticultural lighting. By creating a center of excellence where peers, partners, and customers can find scientific research results, best practices guidance, and educational materials, we hope to give them new tools for finding answers and exploring options with their lighting partners.
Combining right-brain creative design and modeling with left-brain scientific rigor, farmers can future-proof their operations, lower their financial burden, and maximize their potential returns—now and in the future
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Horticultural lighting has come a long way in recent years, and Current Lighting, as one of the world leaders, offers an unbeatable selection of LED fixtures and hybrid solutions for Indoor and greenhouse farming uses. Whether you’re looking to set up a small-scale operation or a large commercial facility.
we have scalable lighting options that will meet your needs year-round. By using Arize® LEDs, growers can reduce energy costs while tailoring the light spectrum to the specific needs of their plants. This results in increased yields and improved quality. In addition, Arize® LEDs have a long lifespan and are been shown to be more durable than other types of light sources. As the leading grow lights provider, Current Lighting is committ to helping Growers produce the highest quality crops possible. Contact us today to learn more about our products and how we can help you take your operation to the next level.
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