Signify has announced the expansion of its horticulture lighting portfolio with the introduction of new 4-channel LED lights under the Philips GreenPower toplighting force (TLF) series. These cutting-edge lights are designed to provide growers with enhanced control over crop development, energy consumption, and operational flexibility in greenhouses.
Enhanced Control and Customization
The new TLF lights offer precise 4-channel light control—red, blue, white, and far-red—when integrated with the Philips GrowWise control system. This feature allows growers to finely adjust the photon flux or power usage of the lights. They can also create highly customized, dynamic light recipes that adapt in real-time to various factors such as sunlight levels, energy market fluctuations, and crop growth stages. This flexibility ensures that the lighting meets the specific needs of growers.
Diverse Power Options
Signify first introduced the TLF 2.1 at GreenTech in 2024. The new 4-channel products, available in 800W and 1040W versions, expand the TLF 2 and 3-channel product family. This expansion caters to a broader range of grower requirements. The TLF family now offers light outputs up to 5150 μmol/s with an efficacy of up to 4.3 μmol/J at 50% power, or 3.9 μmol/J at full light output. These features make the TLF series ideal for crops that require high levels of efficient light and precise control.
Benefits for Specific Crops
Growers cultivating crops such as cucumbers, chrysanthemums, strawberries, and young plants will particularly benefit from these lights. They can apply specific light treatments, such as end-of-day far-red lighting, and switch to more efficient light spectrums as needed. This capability enhances crop yield and quality.
Uniformity, Flexibility, and Efficiency
The TLF lights feature patented Quadro Beam optics, which ensure light uniformity even with shorter distances between the lights and the crop canopy. This design allows for optimal results with fewer lights, reducing initial installation costs while maintaining high light efficiency. The lights also come with an IP66-rated design and a flat glass cover, making them easy to clean and maintain in high-humidity environments.
When paired with the GrowWise control system, the 4-channel lights enable integrated control that aligns light output with crop needs and business objectives. Wireless or coded-mains control options further enhance flexibility, allowing growers to define zones and make post-installation adjustments without additional wiring.
Commitment to Lighting Intelligence
Signify is dedicated to making lighting intelligence accessible to all growers. The new 4-channel lights come with knowledge-based algorithms that free up growers’ time, improve outcomes, and reduce costs. This advancement marks the beginning of a new era in horticultural lighting, where precision and efficiency are paramount.
Signify’s expansion of its horticulture lighting portfolio with the new 4-channel LED lights represents a significant step forward in providing growers with the tools they need to optimize their operations and achieve better results.
