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Lighting experts discuss tech specifications of various horiticultural lighting products.
" In an indoor grow, you're supplying 100% of the light intensity to the plants, without the aid of
natural sunlight, " adds Reich of Prospiant. " Since there aren't any other variables to consider, like
sunlight, indoor grows can be designed for peak loads. Greenhouse light systems, on the other
hand, must take geography into consideration. "
Lighting fixtures operated at higher intensity can also impact the operation's overhead-
though there are sustainable-friendly hacks for keeping costs low (more on that in " Improving
Sustainability Through Lighting " ).
" Because increasing light intensity also increases wattage (sensible load), other environmental
systems need to be considered as well, " adds Mitch Galton, director of business development
at Urban-Gro. " Not only does lighting cost-both capital expenditure and operating expenses-
increase with wattage, other equipment costs also typically increase. It is important for growers
to fully understand the financial and operational impacts of higher/lower light intensities when
choosing a target PPFD. "
LIGHTING TECH SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES
When it comes to the technical specifications of a lighting system, the top factors and metrics to
look for when choosing a fixture include photon intensity, spectrum range, energy efficiency and
tuning/dimming abilities.
Most lighting and cultivation experts agree that light-emitting diode (LED) light products are
preferred over high-intensity discharge (HID) and high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights.
" Over the life of the fixture, LED lighting carries significant advantages in all of these areas when
compared to legacy lighting technology, " says Pilsworth of Fluence. " Across all growing setups,
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