Fluence, a global leader in energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis cultivation, has launched the ninth edition of its annual State of the Cannabis Lighting Market report in collaboration with Cannabis Business Times. This report, a key industry resource, highlights the ongoing shift toward LED adoption among cannabis growers, alongside increasing interest in innovative lighting solutions like side, intercanopy, and sub-canopy systems.
LED adoption is on the verge of becoming the universal standard for critical phases of cannabis cultivation, offering greater yields, reduced heat, and lower energy consumption—without compromising crop quality, said Dr. David Hawley, Principal Scientist at Fluence. “These benefits are driving growers to explore additive lighting strategies, such as intercanopy and sub-canopy lighting, which our research shows can significantly enhance yields and bud quality in the lower canopy.”
Key Findings from the Report
- LED Adoption Surge: 78% of surveyed growers use LEDs during the vegetative phase, and 77% for flowering—a dramatic increase of over 60 percentage points since the first report in 2016.
- Augmenting Top Lighting: 65% of commercial growers planning new lighting investments aim to explore supplemental options like side or intercanopy fixtures, reflecting a 10% increase in interest compared to 2023.
- Focus on Quality: 42% of participants ranked crop quality as their top priority when adopting LED technology.
- Spectral Preferences: 23% of growers indicated that 40–50% red spectrum is the most critical attribute for flowering.
Fluence at MJBizCon 2024
At MJBizCon 2024, Fluence will exhibit its latest products, including the VYPR, RAPTR, SPYDR, and VYNE series, alongside hosting public fireside chats with industry leaders such as Travis Higginbotham of Due Diligence Horticulture and Dave Holmes of Clade9.
“Cannabis growers are natural innovators,” said Steve Graves, Fluence’s Senior VP of Strategy and Business Development. “They embrace new technologies and share insights to continually advance cultivation practices. We’re excited to connect with the community at MJBizCon and showcase how Fluence’s solutions can help growers achieve their goals.”
Dr. Hawley will also lead a session titled Maximizing Cannabis Yield with Intercanopy Lighting: Strategies and Best Practices on Dec. 5 at 10:50 a.m. PST in Room 1.
Learn More
Visit Fluence at booth No. 43023 on the Expo Floor or download the full State of the Cannabis Lighting Market report from the Fluence website.
