Consumption
Lower energy consumption
UNIL UNIVERSITY
SWITZERLAND Lausanne - 2022
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Department of Plant Molecular Biology (DBMV)
The Department of Plant Molecular Biology (DBMV) aims to help address the challenges humanity will face over the next century, in particular that of feeding a population that will grow from 6.5 to 9 billion people by 2050 in a context of global warming.
Advances in understanding the fundamental aspects of plant molecular biology will be essential to develop agricultural production that is suited to renewable energy sources and respectful of the environment.
FUTURE OF GROW
UNIL UNIVERSITY
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND
2022
Challenges & objectives
The 732 fluorescent tubes installed in the university’s 13 research rooms are showing signs of malfunction. Moreover, their production has been banned since 24 August 2023 under the regulations on T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes.
Water resistance
Lighting suited to humid areas and misting
Compatibility
Adaptation to a dimming system, the current mountings and the existing wiring
Results
A smart, state-of-the-art installation
-58 %Energy
58% reduction in energy consumption.
Improvedspectrum
Same light level maintained
TotalControl
Lighting dimming managed by controllers
Far more than an optimisation,a tailored approach
As part of this project, we implemented a twofold optimisation of energy consumption:
Optimisation 1
Replacement of 732 fluorescent tubes of 36/58 W with 30–60 W LED bars, reducing consumption by 58%, i.e. 19 kWh, while maintaining equivalent lighting performance.
Optimisation 2
Integration of 0–10 V controllers for intelligent dimming of the grow lights. A PAR/PPFD sensor can be added as an option.
Each research room was fitted with 1 to 6 controllers, providing precise lighting control for 2 to 12 separate zones. This configuration makes it possible to adjust light levels by varying the intensity of the grow lights according to the researchers’ specific needs.
To ensure full compatibility with the existing infrastructure, we designed a custom solution. This included developing UV-resistant drivers, brackets, cables and click connectors for quick, flexible installation. The design is intended to simplify long-term maintenance, with components that are all individually replaceable.
At F.O.G, every component of our grow lights can be replaced in the event of a failure, making for an economical and sustainable solution. This approach allows growers to carry out the work themselves, reducing maintenance costs while ensuring optimal use over the long term.
With F.O.G, benefit from an innovative solution, custom-designed to meet the requirements of your infrastructure, while making your energy consumption as efficient as possible.