Signify has installed Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact in the lettuce nursery greenhouse of Woodeumgee Farm Co., Ltd., located in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do. According to the company, Woodeumgee Farm reported a 27% higher tomato yield and 40% energy savings after implementing the Philips horticulture LED solution, which led the farm to reinvest in the technology as it expands its greenhouse operations. The lighting system's plant-optimized spectrum is designed to support photosynthetic efficiency and productivity, and the company says it can reduce lettuce crop cycles by up to 30% in winter while helping maintain more uniform growth throughout the year. Signify also states that the system's low heat output supports more precise climate control and may reduce cooling demand in high-temperature conditions, contributing to improved energy and operational efficiency.
Woodeumgee Farm operates 12 hectares of greenhouse production, primarily focused on tomato and lettuce. The company aims to minimize seasonal and weather-related variability in order to maintain year-round productivity and consistent crop quality. While South Korea generally receives favorable sunlight levels, winter light conditions have declined in recent years, which can increase the risk of yield variability and uneven crop development in greenhouses that rely solely on natural light. As a result, growers have been exploring technologies that enable more precise control of the greenhouse environment.
Signify and Woodeumgee Farm have been working together since 2022 to improve tomato productivity and support quality management. Woodeumgee Farm previously installed Signify's Philips horticulture LED lighting system in its tomato greenhouses. Following reported results from that installation, the farm expanded the use of the technology by installing Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact in a newly constructed lettuce nursery greenhouse.
"Stable and uniform lighting during the young plant stage is a critical factor that determines overall crop quality," said Ho-Yeon Kim, Chairman of Woodeumgee Farm. "Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact helps minimize the impact of seasonal and weather-related variations, enabling consistent young plant production and significantly improving the stability of our production planning and operational efficiency."
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According to Signify, Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact provides a light spectrum designed for crop photosynthesis and features relatively low heat emission, which may help reduce climate management challenges in greenhouses.
The company said the project reflects continued adoption of horticultural lighting technologies among commercial growers. Signify supplies horticultural lighting systems to greenhouse operations and controlled-environment agriculture projects in Europe, North America, and Asia.
"Woodeumgee Farm's decision to reinvest in our solution clearly demonstrates that Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact delivers tangible benefits in productivity and production stability under changing agricultural conditions," said Han Lee, CEO of Signify Korea. "Signify will continue to support sustainable agriculture by providing technologies that enhance grower efficiency, energy performance, and long-term business resilience."
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