there is no question that led technology has had significant impacts on a variety of industries and has shown diversity in its applications. the latest industry to see the positive benefits of led lighting is horticulture.

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the budding market for horticulture grow lights has been transformed by the cost-effective switch from hid and hps processors to led lights. in addition, growers can tailor leds to emit only the light wavelengths that will benefit the plants that are being grown to improve yields.

the thermal qualities of leds can also be beneficial. led runs cooler than hid lights, allowing them to be closer to the plants, which can decrease the footprint of the grow area and possibly lead to more urban applications.

according to a post from nanotherm lc, “ cities, and in some cases countries, that have limited arable land and were previously reliant on importing fresh produce now have the option to grow much of their requirements locally.”

nanotherm lc produces material used in pcb for grow lights to provide thermal management and keep the lights cooler, brighter, and longer-lasting.

read more about led’s application in horticulture at http://www.ledsmagazine.com/articles/print/volume-12/issue-3/features/life-science/led-technology-serves-rapidly-growing-horticultural-market.html.