Full Spectrum Isn’t Enough – Real Results with Dynamic Lighting in Commercial Greenhouses - Part 2

In Part 1, we explored why static LED lighting falls short in today’s fast-moving production environment. Now we shift the focus to what really matters—results. Numbers don’t lie. Sollum’s dynamic LED lighting solution is already at work across a wide range of crops and regions, delivering measurable improvements in yield, crop quality, and energy efficiency.

In real-world applications, growers observe how adaptive LED spectra optimize crop responses throughout the growth cycle – whether in winter or spring. Sollum’s dynamic LEDs adapt to each plant’s lighting needs in real time. In response, the plants deliver optimized biological results such as stronger flowering, improved quality, and more consistent growth and development.

How are growers putting our fully programmable, responsive LED lighting system to work in commercial settings?

Mini Cucumbers – Leamington, Ontario

The grower used DLI-driven dimming and automated spectrum shifts to maintain consistent light levels while reducing energy use. Light recipes were adapted throughout the season without the need for hardware changes or downtime.

• 16.7% average yield increase
• Far-red improved crop speed by 4 days in snack cucumbers
• 26% reduction in energy usage over 5 months; peaking 44% in one month.

Grape Tomatoes – Leamington, Ontario

This trial showed how dynamic lighting can support productivity even during low-light seasons. The addition of far-red to enhance the light recipe promoted flowering and growth, even as natural sunlight declined.

• 19% production increase
• Two (2) lighting strategies
• Recipes adapted to Leamington's winter conditions, cultivar, and the grower's objectives.

Peppers – Netherlands

Delphy tested various dynamic LED lighting strategies to support pepper crops in changing conditions. Thanks to Sollum’s spectral agility, Delphy was able to fine-tune its lighting recipes to match environmental data and crop responses. This led to more consistent weekly production.

• +15% yield
• Improved energy efficiency and plant activity
• Reduced stress symptoms

Cannabis– Québec

The flexibility of Sollum’s multi-zoning and spectrum control allowed the grower to tailor the lighting for each cultivar. The result was improved potency, consistency, and cost efficiency.

• 40% yield increased
• +10% increase in cannabinoid concentration (THC)
• Reduced operational cost

Ornamentals– Orchids, Roses, Alstroemeria

Morphological traits like stem length, bloom density, and plant compactness were optimized using dynamic spectrum modulation—without increasing total energy input.

• Orchids: Increased blue light reduced internode length and lowered flower production on stem.
• Cut flowers: Yield increased by manipulating the spectrum.

From Flexibility to Results

In all cases, the advantage is clear: Sollum’s adaptive LED lighting solution improves outcomes while reducing energy consumption. Growers can move faster and grow smarter, and improve performance, thanks to real-time dimming, tailored light recipes in each zone of the greenhouse, and crop-specific spectra.

Ready to explore how dynamic lighting could benefit your operation?

Contact our Customer Success team to access field data for your crop category. You can also read the full case studies at SollumTechnologies.com/case-studies.

‍

‍