Key Takeaways:
- Oreon (Profile) Spectral Flexibility: The Monarch 3-Channel LED toplight introduces the ability to adjust the light spectrum during cultivation, offering tailor-made lighting solutions for various plant growth stages.
- High Efficiency and Output: With a maximum input of 1260W and water cooling technology, the Monarch 3-Channel ensures high output and efficiency, leading to significant energy cost savings.
- Dynamic Lighting Control: The system’s compatibility with the Oreon LED Control Center (OLCC™) and the Horti Lighting Protocol (HLP) allows for precise control over the lighting environment, adapting to different needs throughout the day and seasons.
- Sustainability: Through water cooling, up to 30% of the energy (in the form of heat) can be reused, underscoring Oreon’s commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient growing practices.
Revolutionizing Greenhouse Horticulture with Spectral Flexibility
The introduction of the Oreon Monarch 3-Channel LED toplight marks a significant leap forward in the realm of horticultural lighting. Unlike its predecessors, this innovative system offers growers the ability to customize and adjust the light spectrum according to the specific needs of their crops at any stage of cultivation. This level of spectral flexibility ensures that plants receive the right spectrum and intensity of light at the optimal time, closely mimicking natural sunlight conditions and enhancing plant growth and productivity.
Enhanced Efficiency and Output
Oreon’s Monarch 3-Channel LED toplight is not only notable for its spectral flexibility but also for its high efficiency and output. The system’s water cooling technology plays a crucial role in maintaining high efficiency, allowing for significant energy savings. Furthermore, the high output capability means fewer lamps are needed in the greenhouse, further reducing energy consumption and costs.
Precision Control with OLCC™ and HLP
The dynamic lighting system is controlled via the Oreon LED Control Center (OLCC™), operating on the Horti Lighting Protocol (HLP). This setup offers unparalleled precision in lighting control, enabling growers to respond to fluctuating lighting needs and energy rates effectively. The OLCC™ also provides valuable insights into each lamp’s performance, including temperature, voltage, and power consumption, ensuring optimal operation and maintenance.
Commitment to Sustainability
Oreon’s approach to innovation extends beyond optimizing plant growth and energy efficiency. The company is deeply committed to sustainability, as evidenced by the Monarch 3-Channel’s water cooling technology, which allows for the reuse of up to 30% of the energy as heat. This not only contributes to lower energy costs but also reduces the environmental footprint of greenhouse operations.
The Oreon Monarch 3-Channel LED toplight represents a significant advancement in greenhouse lighting technology, offering growers unparalleled control over their cultivation environment. With its emphasis on spectral flexibility, high efficiency, and sustainability, Oreon continues to lead the way in providing innovative solutions to the challenges facing modern horticulture. As the agricultural sector continues to evolve, technologies like the Monarch 3-Channel LED toplight will be at the forefront of promoting more productive, efficient, and sustainable farming practices.
Oreon Latest News
Unveils Innovative Multilayer LED Fixture, Embrace XL (2023/06/09)
Oreon, a high-end LED grow lights manufacturer and developer based in the Netherlands, recently announced its latest vertical and indoor farming product: Embrace XL. This new multilayer LED fixture under the Dutch Powerhouse series comes with advanced water-cooling technology, exceptional efficiency, robustness, and flexibility. It offers a perfect light distribution without direct heat radiation and can be integrated into any rack system.
Introduces New Product Line (2023/02/14)
Oreon, a leading manufacturer of LED grow lights, has introduced a new product called the ‘Monarch High Efficiency.’ This latest addition boasts an impressive output of 4730 μmol/s and an efficacy of 3.8 μmol/J. Even more impressive is that the effectiveness increases to 4.0 μmol/J at 50% dimming, making it one of the most efficient grow lights on the market.
Granted DLC Listing For Water-Cooled LED Fixtures (2022/11/28)
Oreon’s water-cooled LED fixtures have been qualified to receive the DesignLights Consortium® Listing, which acknowledges high efficiency and dependability. The DLC updated its Technical Requirements in September 2021 to include liquid-cooled lights. Oreon’s fixtures have earned the ETL certification and comply with all applicable safety regulations. The Monarch top light fixture was given a DLC designation. Growers in North America may now receive a refund from utility providers on the purchase of DLC-listed fixtures.
Expands LED With Oreon (2022/07/13)
Koppert Cress has planned two expansions focused on technological innovation, CO2 neutrality, and energy savings. With LED lighting, Koppert Cress aims to conserve energy and gain more control over crop development. After six previous installations, Oreon’s water-cooled LED lights can now almost be called a starting point for future development phases of the company. Late last year, BBBLS announced building a CO2-neutral greenhouse at Koppert Cress, where soap bubbles are blown between the greenhouse’s double-paned foil layers for enormous energy savings on heating and cooling.
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