Crop and cultivation-goal assessment
Growth stage, production layout and operating targets inform the lighting brief.
CROP-APPROPRIATE LIGHT, CONTROLLED ILLUMINATION
Greenhouse LED Lighting Systems
We design greenhouse LED lighting systems around the crop, natural-light conditions, target light level, photoperiod and cultivation layout.
Luminaire selection, layout, electrical infrastructure, dimming scenarios and zone control are assessed as one coordinated lighting system.
- Crop-based lighting plan
- PPFD and DLI assessment
- Zone and dimming control
- Automation-ready infrastructure
How Is a Greenhouse LED Lighting System Planned?
Horticultural lighting design starts by defining the crop’s needs at each growth stage. Greenhouse location, covering, orientation and seasonal daylight availability are assessed together. PPF describes the photosynthetic photon output produced by a luminaire, while PPFD relates to the photon density reaching the cultivation surface. DLI represents the total photosynthetic light received over a day. A greenhouse grow-light project therefore cannot be based only on luminaire wattage or lux.
Target PPFD and DLI are not fixed values for every crop. The plant, production stage, daylight contribution, photoperiod and operating goals are considered together. Spectrum is selected in the same context. Daily schedules may supplement periods when daylight is insufficient. Light sensors and automation can stage luminaire groups or dim them through compatible drivers.
From Crop Light Demand to Luminaire Layout
Mounting height, spacing and optical distribution are modelled together to provide a balanced pattern over the cultivation surface. Greenhouse structure, suspension points, services and crop rows can create shadows. Layout planning accounts for these obstructions and maintenance access. The assessment considers uniformity across the production area as well as the average target.
Electrical supply, drivers, panel capacity, cable routes and zones are designed with the luminaire arrangement. Electrical load and heat released into the greenhouse interact with climate control and energy management. Depending on the luminaire and driver, DALI/DALI-2, 0–10 V or manufacturer-specific controls may be evaluated. After installation, groups, dimming levels and light distribution can be checked within the agreed project scope.
- Defining crop and light targetsAssessing plant, stage, daylight contribution and photoperiod together.
- Selecting luminaires and spectrumMatching photon output, optics, spectrum and driver characteristics to the project.
- Planning layout and uniformityModelling height, spacing, shadows and the cultivation surface.
- Dimming and automation controlDefining zones, schedules, sensors and compatible control methods.
GREENHOUSE LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS
What Is Included in an LED Lighting Project?
Daylight and operating-period review
Location, greenhouse covering, season and daily light conditions are assessed.
PPFD, DLI and photoperiod targets
Targets are defined for the crop, stage and daylight contribution.
Luminaire and optical selection
PPF, spectrum, optics and mounting conditions are considered together.
Layout and uniformity planning
Spacing, height and structural shadows are incorporated into the layout.
Electrical infrastructure and drivers
Supply, panels, cables, drivers and protection requirements are defined.
Zones, dimming and automation
Luminaire groups, sensors, schedules and interfaces are coordinated.
Measurement, testing and commissioning
Operating scenarios and suitable site checks are verified within scope.
CROP-APPROPRIATE LIGHT, CONTROLLED ILLUMINATION
Greenhouse LED Lighting Project Process
- 01
Defining crop, stage and cultivation layout
Crop rows, growth phase, production calendar and light expectations are recorded.
- 02
Assessing daylight and greenhouse conditions
Location, covering, structure, obstructions and seasonal contribution are reviewed.
- 03
Preparing light targets and layout
PPFD, DLI, photoperiod and uniformity requirements inform the arrangement.
- 04
Selecting luminaires, drivers and controls
Optics, spectrum, electrical characteristics and compatible interfaces are specified.
- 05
Electrical work, installation and automation
Supply and support systems are installed; zones and sensors are connected.
- 06
Measurement, scenario testing and commissioning
Groups, dimming programs and distribution are checked under operating conditions.
The schedule is established after greenhouse area, light targets, electrical infrastructure, luminaires and controls are defined.
INTEGRATED GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGIES
Balanced Light Delivery to the Cultivation Area
A powerful luminaire alone is not enough. Height, spacing, surface uniformity and structural shadows work together. Daylight-responsive dimming should coordinate lighting with greenhouse climate control and energy management.
- Modular DesignSuitable for projects of every scale
- Integrated SystemsWorking together in harmony
- Long-lasting StructureReliable and sustainable
What’s in the System?
LED Lighting: Crop-specific light and spectrum control.
How Is an LED Lighting System Selected?
Luminaire, layout and control are selected by assessing the plant and greenhouse conditions together.
- Crop
- Plant response affects target and spectrum strategy.
- Growth stage
- Propagation, vegetative and production stages may need different schedules.
- Daylight conditions
- Seasonal and daily sunlight contributes to supplemental-light demand.
- Target PPFD and DLI
- Project-specific values reflect crop, stage and operating goals.
- Photoperiod
- Daily light duration is aligned with the production cycle.
- Mounting height and available area
- Volume, rows and obstructions constrain optical distribution.
- Electrical infrastructure
- Panel capacity, supply, cabling and protection affect equipment selection.
- Dimming and automation
- Zones, sensors, schedules and driver compatibility define control.
Greenhouse LED Lighting Solutions
Not every solution is required in every project. Selection depends on crop, greenhouse structure, cultivation method, daylight and lighting needs.
Top-lighting for greenhouse crops
Luminaires are placed above the cultivation area with suitable height and optics.
Interlighting
Considered where dense canopies call for light delivery within crop rows.
Multi-layer rack lighting
A controlled-environment sub-solution for close placement within stacked cultivation racks.
Dimmable LED systems
Compatible drivers allow output adjustment by schedule or sensor data.
Zone-based lighting control
Production areas can use independent luminaire groups and programs.
Daylight-responsive automatic control
Suitable sensors can support staged switching or dimming against daylight.
How Does Lighting Automation Work?
Lighting automation creates a controlled sequence between measurement and the operating target.
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Sensors measure daylight
Suitable light sensors monitor the daylight contribution entering the greenhouse.
- 02
Targets and schedules are evaluated
The controller compares readings with defined photoperiod and lighting scenarios.
- 03
Luminaire groups are controlled
Zones switch on, switch off or dim when the driver infrastructure supports it.
- 04
Status and data are monitored
Operating state, alarms and available consumption data are presented to operators.
Depending on the project and drivers, DALI/DALI-2, 0–10 V or manufacturer-specific control infrastructure may be evaluated.
Why Plan LED Lighting as a System?
Balanced light distribution
Optics and layout are coordinated to manage distribution over the crop surface.
Coordination with daylight
Sensors and schedules allow supplemental light to respond to natural contribution.
Zones and operating scenarios
Production areas can have separate timing and dimming groups.
Electrical and climate compatibility
Supply, drivers and heat load are assessed with other greenhouse systems.
Lighting Design Verified by Measurement
Layout is not based only on catalogue power. Verification methods and site-measurement scope are defined for each project.
- Cultivation-surface assessment
- Distribution is reviewed at the plane where crops receive light.
- Appropriate PPFD checks
- Suitable instruments may check photosynthetic photon density at selected points.
- Group and dimming tests
- Zone response, schedules and defined dimming levels are tested.
- Review under operating conditions
- Uniformity and structural shadows are reconsidered after installation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenhouse LED Lighting
How is a greenhouse LED lighting system designed?
Crop, stage, daylight, PPFD and DLI targets, photoperiod, layout and electrical infrastructure are assessed together.
What do PPF, PPFD and DLI mean?
PPF is luminaire photon output, PPFD is density reaching a surface, and DLI is total photosynthetic light received each day.
Is lux sufficient for horticultural lighting?
No. Lux is weighted for human vision; horticultural design also needs PPF, PPFD, DLI and spectrum.
Can the same LED luminaire be used for every crop?
Selection varies with crop, stage, layout, daylight, spectrum and control requirements.
Can LED lighting be added to an existing greenhouse?
Options follow review of structure, electrical capacity, mounting space, climate load and controls.
Can LED lighting respond automatically to daylight?
Compatible sensors, drivers and controls can stage or dim luminaires according to daylight.
Can greenhouse LED luminaires be divided into zones?
Independent groups and schedules are possible when electrical and control infrastructure supports them.
What information is needed for an LED lighting project?
Crop, stage, greenhouse dimensions, cultivation layout, daylight, electrical infrastructure and control expectations are required.
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