What if higher yields, better crop quality, and lower energy cost per kilo didn’t require more light — just smarter light?

A new blog from Sollum Technologies, drawing on commercial greenhouse programs in North America, shows why static LED lighting is increasingly limiting grower performance — and how advanced dynamic LED strategies are delivering measurable gains in yield, quality, and energy efficiency.

While static LEDs marked a major step forward from HPS, they lock growers into fixed spectra and preset schedulesthat don’t adapt to weather, crop stage, or cultivar needs. Sollum’s advanced dynamic LED solution, powered by SUN as a Service® (SUNaaS®), adjusts spectrum, intensity, and timing in real time to keep DLI on target and lighting aligned with crop demand — zone by zone.

Key outcomes highlighted in the blog include:

• +19.5% tomato yield using adaptive spectrum strategies vs static LEDs
• +16.7% yield gains in mini cucumbers after switching from static LED
• Proven success in winter pepper production in Canada under dynamic LEDs
• Improved appearance, texture, and stage-specific results in leafy greens
• Up to 40% energy savings vs HPS, plus additional efficiency gains vs standard LED through real-time optimization

The blog also outlines how growers are implementing dynamic lighting in practice: from assessment and zoning, to commissioning on SUNaaS®, proof-of-value KPIs (yield, DLI accuracy, kWh/kg), and scalable deployment — all while integrating with existing climate control systems.

Interview opportunity
To go deeper, Abhay Thosar, Chief Horticulture Specialist at Sollum Technologies, is available to discuss:

• Why static LED strategies are increasingly misaligned with modern greenhouse operations
• How real-time spectrum and DLI control change production economics
• What growers should look for when evaluating dynamic lighting systems
• When dynamic LEDs deliver the biggest ROI — and when they don’t

Blog link:
https://www.sollumtechnologies.com/blog-posts/static-led-misses-advanced-dynamic-led-delivers

Please let me know if this topic fits an upcoming story — we’d be happy to arrange a conversation.