HID vs LED
How to choose the right lights for your farm
After all, lighting is responsible for a large percentage of both CapEx (capital expenses, or “upfront” costs) and OpEx (operating expense, the cost of running the equipment).
Lighting is also directly tied to production, and most farmers want to give the best light to their plants. Growers usually enter the lighting choice with both of these things — costs and production — in mind.
Unfortunately, hasty decisions often leave other factors, like efficiency, by the wayside. This can lead to unexpected consequences that limit farmers and set them up for losses in the long run.
Dr. Nate describes the factors of a well-rounded decision for two of the most popular crop lighting options: HID (high-intensity discharge) and LEDs (light-emitting diodes).
Read all about it at Upstart University