Do LED grow lights save electricity?
We've all watched the meteoric rise of LED technology over the last decade. With increasing concerns over energy, LEDs are being promoted by everyone from architects to the United Nations as the go-to solution for efficient personal, residential and commercial lighting.
Admittedly, as grow lights, LEDs have had some growing pains along the way but, with our background in architectural lighting, we've been excited to see the technology mature into what we believe is today's go-to grow solution. For us, it's the consistent results that are most compelling.
You have most likely heard that best LED grow lights are more efficient than traditional grow lights like HPS, Ceramic Metal Halide and Fluorescent bulbs. And you wonder “is it really possible to save on electricity consumption when using LED grow lights?” The answer is “yes”.
Do LED Grow Lights Use A Lot Of Electricity?
It depends on the light. A powerful LED grow light uses a lot of electricity. But it uses less than other forms of light that give you the same output.
They are more efficient than any other type of lighting, which basically means you pay less in power costs to get the same results. But you will still have a large monthly power bill. It just won’t be as large as it would be with HID lights, or any other type.
LED Grow Lights Use Energy More Efficiently
No Ballasts
LED grow lights are designed to plug directly into a traditional electricity source without the need for ballasts and—therefore—without the energy waste.
Direct Beam of Light
LED grow lights are different in that they are either spectrum variable—meaning the grower has the option to adjust intensity levels for each color of the spectrum—or they are specifically engineered to radiate a more usable spectrum. In other words, while LED lights may contain a bit of the yellow and green light spectrum, they don’t waste valuable energy blasting your plants with more yellow and green than they’ll actually use.
LED Grow Lights Help You Save on Ventilation and Cooling Costs
LEDs do not emit heat radiation at all. That doesn’t mean they’re completely cool to the touch. But their operating temperatures are much lower than the traditional HID system, and you need very little supplemental cooling to keep your plants happy when you choose LED grow lights. In fact, you may not have to mess with your room temperature at all.
Finally, here are two recommendations for you.
Mars Hydro TS 1000
FEATURES
- 150 watts (draw from the wall)
- Coverage area:
- 2x2 for flower
- 3x3 for veg
- Efficacy: Up to 2.3 umol/j
- Light output: 345 umol/s
- Full spectrum
- Passively cooled
- Plug and play
SPECTRUM
ECO Farm GLT 500 Dimmable Samsung LM301B Grow Light
FEATURES
- Using highest Samsung output LEDs, Efficacy is up to 2.6umol/J.
- 1524 high PPFD in 12 inches.
- Full spectrum with enhanced red for full cycle grows.
- The beam angle of light bars are adjustable easy to install.
- Extra 50Watt bar can be added in the middle of the fixture to provide more Far red UV light.
- Supporting RJ port daisy chain and 0-10V dimming knob.
- ETL&cETL, DLC, CE, ROHS certified product.
SPECTRUM
