Advances in light-emitting diode light have led to a significant reduction in power white plague and a substantial gain in the amount of light , bring significant benefits . Let that be clear .
However , despite all the exist cognition , there is still room for further optimization . Adapting to the increased light intensity and singular heat end product of LED requires a exhaustive understanding of how these cistron affect plant life increase and development .
Since the introduction of LED lighting , plant specialist at Philips have been wait at the entire refinement scheme and working towards a holistic approach . Together with their partner , they are exploring the possibleness of varying the amount of visible radiation per daypart / hr , with the intent of maximizing preservation on LED light use while better crop timber . They are also ask , in a discipline at WUR , work with growers of young industrial plant to aid them germinate the correct scant formula for each variety at each growth stage . In addition to these subject area , they mastermind knowledge get together , such as events for the tomato , cucumber and flower - growing community , to share knowledge with customers to exploit the full potential of LED applied science . Gert - Jan DekkerGert - Jan Dekker of Gavita / Agrolux sees the understanding growing around lead . " When one climate factor change , other factors need to be adjusted consequently . With the right balance between visible radiation , heat , screening , and dehumidification , splendid cultivation results are now being accomplish . "
Is the desired production and quality achieved under LED?Gert - Jan nod in agreement and continues : " Yes indeed , and even more than that . With the right setting , both yield and calibre can better importantly due to the higher light intensity that LED enables . This offers growers new opportunities to produce their crops more efficiently and with mellow tone . “If there were no subsidies on LED , what would be Son - T ’s place in the market?Dennis van Dijk , Sales Manager Western Europe Philips Horticulture : " Most growers might have liked to have had a bit more meter to grow to head . The subsidy , combined with changing energy price , have accelerated LEDification in the Benelux enormously . The learning curve of growing under full LED therefore had to be fast . In markets where energy price are less in the lead , full LED lighting is chosen because better control is possible with LED lighting . "
Dennis van DijkGert - Jan Dekker : " In markets with high electricity costs , the transition to light-emitting diode continue naturally . In other markets , subsidy can play a function in the speed of the passage . "
In shortThe valet de chambre agree : expectations have been met . Many steps have been made in optimizing the deployment of LED , and there is still room for further improvement . New insight are still emerging . The subsidies offer have given wings to the use of light-emitting diode and accelerated the mental process .
For more information : Agrolux[email protected]www.agrolux.com / Philips Horticulture[email protected]www.lighting.philips.nl/
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