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A new, internet-connected lighting system for greenhouses could sharply reduce a farmer’s electrical bill, according to a study by University of Georgia researchers.
Recently published in Plants, the study showed that a predictive lighting control system could optimize lighting for plants by predicting sunlight and only running the lights when needed. The data showed that farmers could reduce their greenhouse electrical costs by as much as 33% by optimizing their lights.
Considering that, according to a 2017 report from the U.S. Department of Energy, horticultural lighting consumes an estimated $600 million worth of electricity every year, this study could have a huge impact on growers in the US.
Read the full story from UGA Today here.
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