Key Takeaways:
- Sollum Technologies partners with Maryland-based Greenway Farms to deliver dynamic LED lighting for aquaponic lettuce production.
- Greenway Farms will use Sollum’s SF-ONE™ LED fixtures managed via the SUN as a Service® platform for zone-specific light control.
- The partnership supports consistent crop quality, operational efficiency, and sustainability goals.
- Greenway Farms prioritizes clean, local food systems, distributing fresh greens and fish across the DC-Maryland-Virginia region.
- Sollum Technologies continues to grow its presence in the leafy greens sector with this new collaboration.
Sollum Technologies Partners with Greenway Farms for LED Lighting Innovation
New collaboration supports crop performance and clean agriculture goals
Sollum Technologies has announced a new partnership with Greenway Farms, a sustainable aquaponic farm based in Maryland. Known for its year-round production of leafy greens and fresh fish, Greenway Farms is adopting Sollum’s 100% dynamic SF-ONE™ LED lighting system to enhance quality control and energy efficiency.
The lights are operated through Sollum’s SUN as a Service® platform, allowing growers to fine-tune light spectra and intensity by growth stage and production zone. This level of customization supports both the quality and uniformity of crops like lettuce while aligning with broader sustainability objectives.
Greenway Farms Applies Sollum Technologies’ Light Recipes
Tailored solutions for aquaponic crop development
Greenway Farms selected Sollum Technologies based on its unique capability to deliver crop-specific light environments. “Being able to fine-tune our light spectrum and intensity at the zone level gives us a new level of control over crop quality, uniformity, and scheduling,” said Elshan Bal, partner at Greenway Farms. “This adaptability is a real game changer for our production.”
The dynamic lighting system is particularly suited for the farm’s mix of lettuce varieties, allowing precise adjustment throughout different growth phases. The result is consistent product output without compromising operational or environmental standards.
Sollum Technologies Expands Reach in Leafy Greens Sector
Smart lighting aligns with efficiency and sustainability
Matthew Bonavita, Vice President of Sales for the U.S. market at Sollum Technologies, emphasized the value of the collaboration: “Greenway Farms exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking, quality-driven operation our solution was designed for.”
Sollum continues to expand within the leafy greens market, where its dynamic lighting systems offer growers improved energy efficiency, better yield management, and enhanced control—all essential in controlled environment agriculture (CEA).
Greenway Farms Champions Local, Sustainable Food Systems
Partnership supports regional distribution and clean agriculture
Founded by a team with expertise in global food production, Greenway Farms prioritizes food safety, local sourcing, and sustainability. The farm serves the DC-Maryland-Virginia area, reducing the environmental footprint associated with long-distance transportation. Its aquaponic model avoids the use of GMOs, pesticides, and synthetic inputs, aligning with consumer expectations for clean, responsibly grown food.
With the addition of Sollum Technologies’ lighting solution, Greenway Farms aims to further its mission of providing high-quality produce and fish while maintaining high environmental and operational standards.
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