Key Takeaways
- Signify introduces the upgraded Philips GrowWise control, enabling remote, multi-site lighting management for greenhouse operations.
- New features support participation in energy market services such as aFRR, currently available for wireless users in Benelux.
- GrowWise offers centralized control, spectrum customization, and real-time data to improve crop performance and operational efficiency.
- The solution integrates with climate control systems and supports both wired and wireless configurations.
- Over 750 growers worldwide are already using Philips GrowWise control in their lighting strategies.
Expanded Lighting Control Capabilities from Signify
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), a global provider of lighting solutions, has launched an upgraded version of its Philips GrowWise control system. Designed to streamline greenhouse operations, the updated platform offers growers remote access to lighting infrastructure, multi-site control, and enhanced capabilities for energy efficiency and resource management.
The latest features build on existing functionalities by offering cloud-based access, a user-friendly interface for light scheduling, and secure role-based access control. These updates are intended to help growers standardize lighting strategies across locations and adapt quickly to operational needs.
Integration with Energy Market Programs
The new version of Philips GrowWise control includes compatibility with Automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve (aFRR) services—available to wireless users in the Benelux region. This integration allows growers to potentially contribute to grid balancing while opening access to additional revenue streams through participation in energy markets.
As energy grids adjust to more renewable sources, such as wind and solar, demand for flexible consumption has grown. By incorporating lighting into aFRR programs, greenhouse operators may support grid stability while managing costs.
Signify’s Lighting Management Tools for Precision Growing
The GrowWise platform provides advanced tools for light customization, including real-time adjustments to light spectrum and intensity. These features allow growers to tailor lighting to specific crop needs and growth stages, potentially improving both yield and quality while reducing energy use.
The system ensures consistent spectral delivery across dimming levels and offers accurate light measurements per color in micromoles per second. Compatibility with existing climate control systems supports broader integration into greenhouse operations.
Adoption and Future Development
According to Signify, the Philips GrowWise control system is currently in use at over 750 sites globally. The company aims to further expand the system’s functionality, with future updates focused on smart spectrum technology and enhanced decision-support tools based on grower feedback.
Udo van Slooten, Sales Leader for Philips Horticulture LED Solutions at Signify, emphasized the platform’s track record in the field, noting that it “gives growers the confidence to implement precise lighting strategies and explore participation in energy balancing services.”
