Key Takeaways:
- Sollum Technologies has partnered with Québec-based fine herb producer Gourma to implement its dynamic LED lighting system.
- The SUN as a Service® platform enables real-time, crop-specific lighting strategies tailored to over 25 herb varieties.
- Gourma, which recently doubled its production area, continues its innovation-focused approach by adopting adaptable lighting technologies.
- The lighting system supports precise control of herb morphology, flavour, and colour.
- Sollum Technologies views this collaboration as further validation of its cloud-managed smart lighting solution in controlled environment agriculture.
Sollum Technologies Announces Strategic Partnership with Gourma
Sollum Technologies, a provider of smart lighting solutions for controlled environments, has announced a new partnership with Gourma, a fine herb grower based in Saint-Norbert, Québec. Gourma produces 25 varieties of potted herbs—nine of which are certified organic—and supplies its products across Québec through grocery retailers.
Through this partnership, Gourma has replaced its previous lighting setup with Sollum Technologies’ dynamic LED system, managed via the SUN as a Service® platform. The integration aims to enable precision lighting tailored to the distinct requirements of each herb variety cultivated in Gourma’s expanded greenhouse operations.
“Adopting a new lighting technology is a major strategic decision,” said Charles Verdy, President of Gourma. “We were convinced by how quickly and easily light can be adjusted in real time.”
Implementation of SUN as a Service® for Tailored Crop Management
Dynamic Lighting and Cloud-Based Controls
The SUN as a Service® platform from Sollum Technologies provides Gourma with real-time control over multiple lighting zones within its facility. This flexibility allows growers to:
- Program specific lighting strategies per production zone
- Adapt lighting to different herb species simultaneously
- Influence key plant attributes such as morphology, colour, and flavour
The platform is fully integrated with Gourma’s greenhouse control systems, enabling automated adjustments that respond to crop needs and operational goals.
Gourma’s Innovation and Sustainability Strategy
Modernizing Herb Production in Québec
In early 2023, Gourma underwent a brand repositioning, doubling its production area and reinforcing its long-term vision focused on innovation and food autonomy. The adoption of Sollum Technologies’ lighting system marks a further step toward data-driven, environmentally responsive growing practices.
“This level of flexibility and precision aligns perfectly with our vision of innovation,” said Verdy.
The collaboration supports Gourma’s goal of optimizing production while maintaining the high quality that defines its presence in Québec’s fresh herb market.
Sollum Technologies Expands Reach in Controlled Environment Agriculture
Strategic Alignment with Industry Partners
Sollum Technologies sees the partnership as part of its broader strategy to support sustainable horticulture through advanced, cloud-based lighting solutions.
“We’re thrilled to be working with a forward-thinking company like Gourma that shares our values,” said Kassim Tremblay, Vice President, Strategic Accounts at Sollum Technologies. “This partnership reflects growing recognition of the unique advantages of our solution.”
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