Sollum Technologies’ LED lighting is part of a Lafayette College research project to measure the effects of advanced LED lighting on the growth and quality of various crops in controlled atmosphere environments.
The company says Robert Elliott, professor of environmental engineering at Lafayette College, and the research team will work with Sollum’s agronomy experts to develop and implement lighting strategies throughout the project.
The research team will tailor the LED lighting to provide optimal growing conditions for each crop. The project consists of 12 independent 1-by-1-meter cells that use advanced control and monitoring systems to regulate temperatures, humidity, vapor pressure deficit, light timing, carbon dioxide levels, irrigation volume, substrate electrical conductivity and more.
“Its customizable light recipes and zoning capabilities allow us to fine-tune growing conditions across multiple independent environments, which is critical to producing meaningful, repeatable results that will advance agricultural science and ecological engineering,” Elliott said in a news release.
Elliott and the research team will work with Sollum’s agronomy experts to develop and implement lighting strategies throughout the project.
“Access to Sollum’s agronomy team brings tremendous value to this collaboration,” Elliott said. “Their support bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, enabling growers to adopt sustainable and efficient farming practices.”
The study aims to provide actionable insights for growers seeking to improve crop quality, productivity and sustainability, the release said.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Dr. Elliott and Lafayette College on this ambitious project,” said Matthew Bonavita, vice president of sales for the U.S. market at Sollum Technologies. “Their focus on precision agriculture aligns perfectly with our mission to provide growers with the tools to optimize production and sustainability.”
