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    by Tina Olivero

    Collaboration Between Fluence & REMY in LED Lighting is Rolling Out

    Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (Fluence), is a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and cannabis production. Foods, in collaboration with REMY, a horticultural lighting supplier to Israel’s growing agricultural industry, is supporting the record-breaking introduction of lighting technology solutions into Israel’s medical cannabis facilities.

    Considered a world leader in advanced cannabis cultivation and regulation research, Israel has positioned itself at the forefront of the global cannabis market with highly innovative technologies and data applications. The country now has supply capacities that exceed its domestic demand. As the Israeli market matures, more and more indoor farms are taking advantage of cutting-edge controlled environment farming strategies that are proven to optimize plant growth and profits.

    REMY’s expertise, coupled with evidence-based products and best practices for optimal lighting strategies at each phase of Fluence’s cannabis growth, has deployed the companies’ collaborative designs across all three primary installation categories. of medical cannabis in Israel: greenhouse, interior, and vertical farms.

    Hybrid cultivation at Green Fields

    Green Fields, which operates the largest medical cannabis cultivation facility in Israel, uses a hybrid greenhouse model that harnesses sunlight and supplements it with artificial lighting to optimize plant quality. The forward-looking company chose Fluence and REMY to install a high-intensity lighting system.

    “Having worked on several projects with REMY, we know the value of their professionalism, expertise, and service. That’s why we chose them for our flagship project,” says Jonathan Pisso, Purchasing Manager at Green Fields. “The difference we saw in the first grow cycle powered by Fluence lighting was phenomenal. Thanks to the installation control system, we have great flexibility and maximum control. We have integrated with all the technologies an extremely powerful lighting system that gives us uniform growth and excellent results. »

    Indoor cultivation with Springs Valley Cannabis

    Another type of cannabis setup popular in Israel is the fully indoor model, which allows all growing conditions to be controlled to ensure even growth throughout the year while maximizing quality. Springs Valley Cannabis is on its way to becoming a major cannabis grower in Israel. The company chose to use Fluence and REMY for the lighting solutions for its indoor facility which covers an impressive 5,000 square meters.

    “When we designed our one-of-a-kind facility, we sought out trusted partners who would ensure our product would be a market leader. We found it in the combination of Fluence and REMY,” said Yossi Shitrit, Founder of Springs Valley Cannabis.

    Trichome Urban Vertical Farm

    Located in the heart of an urban industrial area, Trichome operates a multi-level, fully covered vertical growing facility. Harnessing the power and control offered by indoor growing methods, Trichome sought out leading partners with experience in optimizing environmental parameters in a multi-level environment. With Fluence’s SPYDR series, Trichome leverages a high-intensity, broad-spectrum strategy that delivers precise, even light to the plant canopy.

    “The Fluence and REMY teams are extremely professional. They are dedicated to our success and bring us added value. The results are already exceeding our initial expectations,” said Tony Levi, Founder, and CEO of Trichome. “It shows that in urban centers indoor growing has potential. The facility uses every square meter of the building for efficiency and consistency. »

    “Israel is a technological playground for the cannabis market, making it easy to review and quickly adopt advanced technologies,” said Timo Bongartz, Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. (EMEA) at Fluence. “With the early adaptive mindset practiced by the Israeli industry, Fluence has succeeded in providing expert horticultural knowledge and, in partnership with REMY, cooperating with leading innovative growers to scale their operations. »

    In addition to providing lighting solutions, REMY specializes in the planning, installation, integration, and quality assurance of large-scale agronomic solutions, as well as after-sales service and support.

    “Ultimately, the plant is the best indicator of our success or failure – and we succeed in multiple and varied growing environments,” said Elad Toby, Founder, CTO, and Business Development Manager at REMY.

    To learn more about REMY, click here. To learn more about Fluence’s portfolio of fixtures and lighting controls, visit the company’s website here.

    About Fluence

    Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (Fluence) creates powerful, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial crop production and research applications. A leading supplier of LED lighting to the global cannabis market, Fluence is on a mission to enable more efficient crop production for the world’s top growers in both vertical farm and greenhouse cultivation. Fluence’s global headquarters are based in Austin, Texas, and the company also has an EMEA headquarters in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Fluence operates as a business unit within Signify’s Digital Solutions division. To learn more about Fluence, visit www.fluence.science.

    About Remy

    Founded in 2008, REMY 108 LTD specializes in the planning, installation, supervision, and quality assurance of large-scale agronomic lighting solutions, as well as after-sales service and support, for crops trade and food products in Israel and beyond. REMY has been providing agronomic lighting to its customers since 2011, which has been the company’s core business since 2018. As an authorized reseller of Fluence’s LED lighting solutions, REMY now also offers lighting training agronomists at its headquarters in Yanuv. To learn more about REMY, visit https://www.remy.co.il/en/grow.

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    Tina Olivero

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