Sollum Unveils New Products and Services Before its 10th Anniversary
September 19, 2024 On the eve of its 10th anniversary, Sollum Technologies will launch new products and services built on its experience in dynamic LED lighting management.
Sollum is an industry pioneer, creating the only fully dynamic LED lighting technology managed by a cloud-based platform, SUN as a Service® (SUNaaS®). This platform reproduces the natural cycle of sunlight, which remains the primary reference in agricultural lighting.
“Inspired by nature, Sollum’s technology has been successfully implemented in the production of over 85 varieties of produce and 100 acres of greenhouses in North America and Europe,” said Louis Brun, co-founder and CEO of Sollum Technologies. “For nearly 10 years now, we’ve developed cutting-edge expertise by experimenting with how modulating light benefits crop productivity, plant characteristics and energy consumption, and facilitates pest management. In doing so, we’ve listened carefully to our customers to understand their needs and supported them in adopting our technology. The evolution of our products and services reflects our findings in the field and discussions, injecting even more flexibility into growers’ choices and control over lighting.”
Sollum Technologies launches new products and services on the eve of its 10th anniversary. | Photo: Sollum Technologies
SF-E2 TM — A New Energy-Efficient Fixture
The targeted LED spectrum of the new SF-E2 fixture provides optimal energy efficiency and plant growth to energy conscious growers.
The SF-E2 is also suitable for businesses aiming to cohabit HPS technology with LED technology as part of a gradual transition.
Three Wattages for Each Fixture
To adapt to most greenhouse sizes and configurations, all fixtures from Sollum Technologies are now available in three wattages: 400, 800, and 1040 watts.
Sollum’s fixtures are now available in three wattages. | Photo: Sollum Technologies
Sollum’s lineup of fixtures also includes the SF-ONETM and SF-PROTM. The SF-ONE’s flexible technology offers a spectrum that boosts crop productivity and enables the production of most crops. The SF-PRO’s broad spectrum provides maximum light modulation to control and maintain a balance between all production parameters such as cost, growth, quality, and sustainability.
Greater Flexibility and Control Thanks to a Tailored SUNaaS Platform
All SF fixtures are powered by the SUNaaS platform, which uses artificial intelligence (AI). Features most appreciated by growers include automatic real-time dimming based on ambient light variations, and the ability to create as well as modify distinct zones to grow multiple products with the same technology.
“In the spirit of the flexibility inherent in dynamic lighting, we have designed the SUNaaS platform offering to suit the preferences of growers who want to benefit from certain functionalities rather than others,” said François-Roy Moisan, co-founder and CTO of Sollum Technologies. “As a result, we are proposing a core package included with the purchase of any fixture and an optional advanced package, to which a customer can add additional features that match their priorities. Like our technology, our services now support a highly personalized experience.”
The Constant Evolution of the SUNaaS Platform is Future-Proof
Aiming for continuous improvement, Sollum keeps on enhancing its cloud-based platform by integrating technology with leading climate control systems (including Damatex) and plant visualization systems (Leaficient), which help simplify plant growth control and increase lighting efficiency.
These improvements, like all enhancements to the platform, are made available to customers as soon as they’re implemented. This allows them to make the latest advances in dynamic LED lighting without additional investments.
Helpful Customer Support
No matter which fixtures and functionalities customers choose, they will have dedicated support from Sollum’s team of agronomists and technical experts by email, telephone, and on-site in their greenhouse, 24/7.
Meet Sollum at the Canadian Greenhouse Conference
Discover these innovations and talk to Sollum’s team at the Canadian Greenhouse Conference in Niagara Falls on October 9 and 10. Participate in a demonstration and explore how Sollum’s solutions can help your business.