Local distributors like The Lamphouse, specialists in horticultural lighting and suppliers of Fluence products, help farmers customise and control their growing environments beyond what traditional lighting systems allow.
LED lighting enables consistent plant growth year-round, making it ideal for greenhouses and vertical farms. Notably, LEDs generate less heat than standard bulbs, permitting closer placement to plants without risking heat stress.
LEDs also provide flexible spectrum control, allowing farmers to tailor lighting to each stage of plant development. Fluence has extensively researched the effects of different light wavelengths on growth processes like photosynthesis, flowering, and nutrient absorption, identifying how lighting can be optimised in these stages.
Medical cannabis production, a growing sector in South Africa, benefits significantly from LED technology. The Lamphouse and Fluence collaborate with cannabis farmers to help with yield consistency, offering specialised light spectrums tailored to the plant’s growth cycle. For example, Fluence’s PhysioSpec broad spectrum simulates natural sunlight, supporting healthy growth.
As a global leader in horticultural lighting, Fluence is dedicated to research-driven solutions, partnering with universities and commercial growers to understand how specific light spectrums impact each growth phase.
Lighting nearly 56ha of canopy worldwide, the cannabis industry relies on Fluence technology for precise lighting control, vital for achieving optimal yields and cannabinoid levels. Fluence’s expertise and focus have made them a preferred choice among commercial cannabis growers.
For farmers considering LEDs, assessing crop-specific lighting needs is essential. Companies like The Lamphouse provide tailored lighting designs to suit each operation’s unique requirements.
LED lighting is also up to 40% more energy efficient than traditional lighting, an advantage in South Africa’s high-cost energy landscape. Plus, LEDs integrate well with solar power, reducing dependency on the grid.
Contact The Lamphouse: thelamphouse.co.za | Email: [email protected]
Johannesburg
12 Cosmic Street, Linbro Business Park, 60 Galaxy Ave, Frankenwald
011 608 2565
Cape Town
Units 11 & 12, West End, Prime Park, Printers Way, Montague Garden
021 551 6322
Durban
Unit 11, Thynk Industrial Park, Cnr. Queen Nandi & Brickworks Way, Briardene
031 564 0710
