Climalux focuses on the development and production of high-quality supplemental lighting systems for vegetable and ornamental crops based on Plant Empowerment, in which energy-efficient growing and optimal production are key concepts.
CLX V1000 grow light
Our CLX V1000 grow light is composed of a dimmable lighting unit and a vertical ventilation system, which distributes heat and moisture evenly in a greenhouse. The unit creates a micro-climate around each plant, caused by the vertical air movement in combination with the adjustable light intensity. By properly linking the lamps in a total system, they form a cluster of climate cells that contributes to climate uniformity throughout the greenhouse and guarantees considerable cost savings.
Energy-efficient cultivation
When developing the CLX V1000 grow light, we took energy saving as our starting point, both on gas and on electricity. Not only from an environmental point of view, but also to save costs and increase efficiency.
Unit heat
The light energy generated by the lamp is fully utilised by the vertical ventilation system. The air flow goes through the crop from above and is mixed with the cold air below, creating a constant heat flow.
Vertical airflow
Of course, the use of LED technology already leads to considerable savings, but it is the combination of grow lights with the unique ventilation system that makes the difference. The internal vertical air currents create a stable climate around each plant, drastically reducing the demand for external ventilation and extra heat. The fact that CO2 emissions are also significantly reduced as a result is a great bonus. The control of the climate shows many similarities with a completely closed greenhouse system.
Light intensity
The dimmability of the lamps also means considerable energy savings. The day and night transitions can be regulated very precisely, which not only creates a stable environment for the plant but also requires less energy.
Operating system
The advanced control system, with a high-quality PLC cabinet that communicates directly with the main computer, was developed in-house with a view to maximising energy savings.
Optimal production
The microclimate guarantees top-quality cultivation. By using CLX V1000 grow lights, the growth of the crop is no longer hindered by harmful factors, which minimises wastage and increases production per square metre.
Diseases
Due to the constant air flow, stable temperature and even air humidity, diseases have less opportunity to develop. If a disease does manage to attack a plant, then the spread of the disease is kept to a minimum and the plants located within the microclimate are often removed to prevent further decline.
Insects
Cultivation damage caused by insects and moulds is completely cancelled out by the vertical air flow around the plant in the space above it. As a result, there is no horizontal spread of insects and moulds and insects are ‘sucked’ upwards to the front of the lamp, where they often do not survive the higher temperatures. In this way, the crop can develop in an almost insect- and fungus-free way, resulting in less waste.
Inhibitors
Artificial inhibitors are often needed to ensure the quality of a plant, but they also have a negative impact on the environment and increase costs significantly. Intensive trials of crops grown under CLX V1000 grow lights have shown that their use can be minimised and, in some cases, that the use of inhibitors is no longer necessary. The microclimate, caused by the combination of the lamp and the vertical airflow, is the reason for this.
