"Cannabis growers have mastered the art of cultivation. As the market matures, new tools are emerging to enhance consistency, optimize yield, and refine quality," says Louis Golaz with ScarLED. "Lighting is a key factor in this evolution, and many professionals are now looking for solutions that integrate seamlessly into their existing expertise and infrastructure—while unlocking new agronomic potential." One such tool is their newly launched ScarLED™ lighting system. With a specified version for greenhouse and indoor growers, this fully flexible, dimmable 4-channel lighting solution was developed in close collaboration with the industry. It uses AI to help them reach their goals through precision lighting.
Challenges in the industry
Louis explains that growers today face numerous challenges, including balancing efficiency with precision. "High energy costs mean every watt must count, but fixed-spectrum lighting can limit fine-tuned control over crop performance." Growers must also adapt to shifting market demands. "The need for standardized, high-quality production is increasing, requiring advanced tools that complement grower knowledge." Additionally, the integration of new technologies presents another hurdle. "The latest lighting solutions are powerful, but they must be user-friendly and adaptable to provide real benefits without steep learning curves."
In response to these needs, ScarLED was launched, backed by RED Horticulture's leading expertise in agronomy, photobiology and smart-LED technology. "As the cannabis industry evolves, so too must the tools that support it. ScarLED enables growers to reach new levels of precision, efficiency, and adaptability by offering a dynamic, scalable, and cost-effective lighting solution tailored to the realities of modern cannabis production.
Where science meets cultivation
ScarLED isn't just a lighting system. "It's a precision agronomic tool that helps cultivators fine-tune their operations while preserving the knowledge and experience they already possess." The system delivers up to 4.1 μmol/J efficiency, coupled with adaptive spectrum control. "Growers can adjust four independent light channels, creating custom light recipes tailored to each strain and growth phase. This allows us to deliver maximum light with minimal energy waste."
ScarLED integrates seamlessly with MyRED, the AI-powered platform that automatically optimizes light strategies based on crop development stage, dominant trait and environmental conditions. This includes a guaranteed PPFD at crop level, providing consistent light intensity exactly where it matters most—ensuring uniform plant development.
ScarLED also features sulfur-resistant LEDs and IP66-rated protection for durable performance in any cultivation environment. With its plug-and-play retrofit design, transitioning from HPS to ScarLED™ is straightforward and cost-effective.
Empowering growers, not replacing them
"Instead of prescribing a one-size-fits-all solution, we want to provide growers with the tools to refine and improve their existing strategies", Louis says. "We want to help growers build on their success, not replace their expertise. For example, it's possible to enhance cannabinoid and terpene profiles with optimized light spectrum management, or increaseoperational efficiency while maintaining the high standards they already uphold. Or they can maximise flower quality with lighting that adapts to different dominant traits and environmental conditions. ScarLED helps growers achieve this thanks to the flexible and science-driven approach. The combination of agronomic knowledge with technology enables them to unlock new efficiencies without compromising what makes their craft unique."
Tailored to the cannabis industry
ScarLED™ is powered by RED Horticulture, the first lighting company which released a dynamic, industrial-level solution affordable for conventional growers more than seven years ago. "We've been doing years of research in the cannabis space and understand clearly what operators are looking for."
The ScarLED™ luminaire design is adapted around the unique needs of the cannabis plant, offering a more broadband spectrum that targets the plant's specific receptors. Specialized versions are available for both greenhouses and indoor grow facilities, with each optimized to account for the available levels of natural light.
For more information:
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