The ROI of LED Lighting for CEA Growers: Budgeting for a Smart Retrofit in 2026
One of the most impactful investments in 2026 is retrofitting with LED horticultural lighting — but understanding the true ROI requires more than comparing energy bills.
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.
Replacing Your DE Lamps (Bulbs)
Replacing your lamps is critical because research shows every 1% increase in PAR light will see an equivalent increase in growth and yield.
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.
Energy Incentives for Ontario Growers
Leveraging Ontario energy incentive programs to save money, increase productivity & reduce environmental impact.
Challenges and Opportunities in CEA
P.L. Light Systems President and CEO Todd Phillips talks about the challenges and opportunities CEA will face in 2023.
CEA Lighting Upgrades: What’s the Right Solution for your Facility?
CEA lighting upgrades could mean switching from HPS to LED luminaires. What’s the right solution for your facility?
Legacy to LED Lighting Retrofit Strategies for Research Facilities
If your greenhouse research facility is considering switching from old HIDs to LEDs, we have retrofit strategies and guidelines to consider
Should I Use HPS or LED for Growing Licensed Cannabis?
In this article we overview the pros and cons of using HPS or LED lighting systems for growing licensed cannabis.
Are you lighting for optimum yields?
How do you achieve the highest yields with your lighting system? As we know, increasing light intensity up to a certain species-specific point results in a corresponding increase in yield. When light levels are not optimized for production or the type of crop you are growing, you have slower flowering, poor root development and plant […]