Key Takeaways:
- Advanced Lighting Control: The latest updates to Sollum’s SUNaaS® platform improve the management and efficiency of greenhouse lighting systems.
- Customizable Light Recipes: Growers can create and implement their own lighting recipes using the enhanced Recipe Manager, supported by Sollum’s 24/7 Smart Support team.
- Energy Management: New power management tools include electricity usage monitoring and caps to help manage costs and reduce energy consumption effectively.
- Sustainable and Adaptable Solutions: These innovations aim to increase crop yield and quality while offering sustainable and cost-effective solutions to modern greenhouse challenges.
Sollum Technologies, a leader in dynamic LED lighting solutions, has announced significant enhancements to its SUN as a Service (SUNaaS®) cloud platform. These updates are designed to provide greenhouse operators with unprecedented control over their lighting environments, optimizing growth conditions and energy use with advanced data analytics and customizable features.
Enhancements and Features
Power Management
- Electricity Usage Monitoring: SUNaaS® now allows growers to track the power consumption of each lighting fixture and the overall energy use across different zones of the greenhouse. This feature helps in identifying the impact of lighting on crop productivity and enables precise adjustments to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Load Shedding Mitigation: The platform includes a new functionality to set electricity caps, which helps in managing peak consumption times and reducing the financial impact of high-cost energy periods. This proactive measure is essential for maintaining consistent growing conditions and minimizing the effects of unexpected power cuts.
Enhanced Lighting Controls
- Adjustable PPFD and DLI Settings: The updates include multi-target Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD) and Daily Light Integral (DLI) controls that adjust lighting based on the plant’s developmental needs throughout the day. This ensures that crops receive the optimal amount of light for maximum growth potential.
- Comprehensive Overview: Advanced controls provide a detailed view of the greenhouse’s lighting environment, enhancing the flexibility of the system to adapt to various crop and business requirements.
Recipe Manager
- Customization and Innovation: Growers can now create their own light recipes or modify Sollum’s pre-developed ones to better meet their specific agronomic needs. This feature empowers growers to experiment with different light settings and optimize conditions for each type of crop.
- Support and Ownership: The Recipe Manager is supported by Sollum’s 24/7 Smart Support team, ensuring growers have expert assistance whenever needed. Additionally, recipe ownership remains with the growers, promoting continuous innovation in their agricultural practices.
Strategic Impact
User-Centric Design
Marco Lafond, Vice President of Product Development at Sollum, emphasized the enhancements’ user-focused nature: “These new features transform how growers interact with our technology. By empowering them with advanced tools and customizable options, we ensure that their crops achieve unparalleled results. This update reflects our commitment to innovation and the needs of modern agriculture.”
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