Is It Wise to Choose LED Top Lighting?
When it comes to horticultural top lighting, what types of grow lighting do you think of? MHL, HPS, or LED?
Yes, with the development of grow technology and practices, growers have more lighting options, and lighting is one of the most important and controllable factors in the greenhouse setup or indoor farming. How to choose an ideal or suitable solution for different applications is essential.
Compared with traditional HPS lighting, there is no doubt that the unit price of LED lights is much higher than HPS lamps.
What are the benefits of LED grow lighting?
1. More energy-efficient
In the midst of unprecedentedly rising gas prices, it is imperative for growers to take some control back on costs and seek out areas where they can be more energy efficient. Research has also found that LED grow lights are the most cost and energy-efficient solution for greenhouse or indoor growing. Not only that, but the research also proved that the plant's quality wasn’t affected – in fact, it remained consistent across multiple lighting options using LED horticultural lights.
2. Less Cost
Firstly, in addition to reducing costs without compromising quality, LED lighting lasts longer. The diodes have a longer lifespan than other lighting solutions, meaning the cost of replacing bulbs doesn't hit the bottom line as often as competing solutions.
Besides that, LED grow lights consume less electricity, provide a better return on investment, and lower maintenance costs than HPS. Costs can be measurably managed and reduced in the long run, making it a cost-effective option, and with gas prices showing no signs of falling, now may be the time for growers to focus on key areas where they can control costs by reducing CAPEX and OPEX costs.
LED top lights as HPS replacements
Driven by these factors, many well-known foreign brands step up their research and development on top lighting to replace HPS, as well as Chinese suppliers. So far, there are more than 50 companies introducing LED top lights as HPS replacements since June 2021. Therefore, it gradually forms a popular trend in the horticultural lighting market.
For example, Fluence showed its new top lighting product at MJBizCon 2021 and announced that this new device will be launched in the second quarter of 2022.
In March 2022, GE Current unveiled two new, high-efficiency, and high-performance members of its Arize Element family.
Based on our clients' product requirements and market trends, Atop Lighting has also fully investigated and analyzed the needs of the market since May 2021 and launched our Horti-Top HL35 to fit more greenhouse cases.
HL35 is an innovative top lighting whose compact, passively cooled design fits seamlessly in existing HPS set-ups and trellis constructions, saving time and money on installation. This model offers growers an easy 1-to-1 switch while reusing your existing HPS electrical connection and infrastructure and consuming 40% less power. Until now, we have received many positive feedback from our client base.
With more investment coming, growers will have more opportunities to take advantage of LED top lighting to increase crop yields with substantial cost savings and add long-term value to profits.
If you would like to know more info about LED top Lighting or have an interest in our Horti-Top, feel free to contact us or give us a call! We're always here to help you.
