Energy & Cost Modeling for Greenhouse Lighting: How to Calculate ROI When Switching to LED or Hybrid Systems
As energy costs continue to rise and greenhouse operators face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, many growers are evaluating whether now is the right time to transition from traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) lighting to LED or hybrid lighting systems.
The challenge? The upfront investment can appear substantial.
How to Benchmark Horticultural Lighting Performance Mid-Season: A Practical Guide for CEA Growers
Many CEA growers carefully plan their horticulture lighting strategy before the lighting season begins, only to spend the remainder of the crop cycle focused on plant performance, labor, irrigation, and environmental control. Yet one of the most valuable opportunities to improve production and profitability often occurs mid-season: benchmarking horticultural lighting performance.
Summer Spectrum Strategies: Optimizing Greenhouse Lighting Efficiency
The question is no longer whether to light during summer months, but how to light strategically — matching spectrum, intensity, and timing to seasonal sun conditions to maximize photosynthetic return per kilowatt-hour.
Understanding Life Expectancy (L90B5) in Horticultural Lighting
Life expectancy rating of a horticultural lighting luminaire is one of the most important—but often misunderstood—factors to evaluate.
Measuring Transmissibility: Understanding How Much Light Reaches Your Crop
Measuring transmissibility is critical for accurately determining your supplemental lighting requirements.
Measuring Light Levels and Spectral Output: What you Should Know
Measuring light levels is one of the most valuable tools for ensuring your supplemental lighting system is performing at its best.
Cleaning Horticultural Luminaires: Best Practices
The summer months, when the days are longer, are typically a great time for greenhouse growers to consider cleaning horticultural luminaires.
What Customer-Centric Features does your Horticulture Luminaire Include?
Customer-centric features and benefits are included in P.L. Light Systems luminaires. Learn more about which features you can use.
Things You May Not Have Considered when Selecting an LED Lighting System
Selecting an LED lighting system can be an overwhelming and intimidating task for CEA growers. Here are considerations to make your job easy.
Pros and Cons of Growing Leafy Greens in a Vertical Farm
Learn the pros and cons of growing leafy greens in a vertical tiered system versus a traditional greenhouse application.