Lighting and curtain technologies curb light pollution, stabilize greenhouse climate
January 20, 2021
Photo courtesy of Oreon.
Ontario greenhouse growers are facing a new, serious challenge: local light pollution bylaws, and the impact of these measures on their crops.
“While nuisance regulations that protect property rights are not new, the greater adoption of supplemental lighting is getting the attention of both neighbours and municipalities,” says Kurt Parbst, director of business development at Envirotech Cultivation Solutions. “Bylaws are being adopted and considered in Canada – as well as the U.S. – that create a guiding framework that actually help protect neighbours and growers. While having rules or a defined minimum standard is helpful, it creates some technical challenges.”