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In the realm of modern agriculture, where precision and efficiency are paramount, advancements in lighting technology play a pivotal role. Fluence, a global leader in eco-friendly LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, has unveiled its latest offerings: RAPTR 2 and VYPR 4. These innovations represent a significant leap forward in optimizing crop growth, ensuring higher yields, and promoting sustainability in farming practices.
RAPTR 2: Maximizing Light Output and Efficiency
RAPTR 2 boasts higher power outputs and adjustable spectra, empowering growers to enhance light output while minimizing installation costs. With power ranges of up to 1,400 W and multi-channel adjustable spectra delivering up to 5,050 μmol/s of light output, RAPTR 2 emerges as the go-to lighting solution for greenhouse environments. Its customizable spectra, including integrated wireless dimming capability for far-red light, coupled with efficiencies of up to 4.0 μmol/J, enable growers to achieve superior crop performance and reduced operating expenses.
According to Steve Graves, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Fluence, “The new fixtures from the RAPTR and VYPR series reaffirm Fluence’s core mission: to facilitate a smarter approach to lighting through the most advanced LED technologies. We are excited to introduce our most powerful and efficient solutions to date and look forward to advancing the industry with partners worldwide.”
VYPR 4: Enhancing Versatility and Control for Optimal Crop Yield
With its signature design, VYPR 4 offers expanded spectral options, uniform light distribution across various mounting heights, easy installation, and higher light intensities with reduced energy consumption. Jordon Musser, Product Manager at Fluence, emphasizes VYPR 4’s versatility, stating, “This new generation focuses on what every grower desires: more efficient production yielding clear return on investment. Installation is swift, fixtures are highly durable, and growers benefit from Fluence’s multiple spectral options to tailor a lighting program specific to their crop goals.”
Boasting an output of up to 3,030 μmol/s and an efficiency of 3.9 μmol/J, VYPR 4 incorporates dual-channel far-red light spectra and Fluence’s extensive PhysioSpec™ spectral range, offering growers a variety of lighting strategies. Its compact design minimizes shading in greenhouse environments, now featuring wide-beam optics for optimized light diffusion.
Fluence will showcase its RAPTR 2 and VYPR 4 solutions at upcoming trade shows, including HortiContact from March 5th to 7th, 2024, in the Netherlands.
Fluence’s RAPTR 2 and VYPR 4 represent a quantum leap in greenhouse lighting technology, offering growers unparalleled control, efficiency, and productivity. By harnessing the power of advanced LED solutions, farmers and agronomists can optimize crop growth, reduce operational costs, and contribute to a more sustainable agricultural future.
