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Frequently Asked Questions

Commercial lighting decisions come down to architecture, performance and facility fit. These answers cover remote power, local power, lighting design and the research behind high-intensity cultivation.

Remote Power & Centralized Power

Frequently Asked Questions

Remote Power & Centralized Power

Remote Power vs. Local Power

Commercial Lighting Design & Performance

High-Intensity Cannabis Lighting: Yield & Quality

Installation, Electrical & Facility Planning

Reliability, Compliance & Ownership

Frequently Asked Questions

Remote Power & Centralized Power

What is a remote-power LED grow lighting system?

How is remote power different from a traditional LED grow light with an onboard driver?

Why would a commercial grow move LED drivers outside the grow room?

Does remote power reduce heat in the grow room?

How is power distributed from the remote power servers to the fixtures?

Where are the remote power servers installed?

Is remote power a good fit for new cultivation facilities?

Can remote power be used in an existing grow facility?

What happens if a remote power server needs service?

Does remote power make grow-room cleaning and sanitation easier?

Remote Power vs. Local Power

Will GLS still offer LED grow lights with local, fixture-mounted power?

When is a local-power LED fixture the better choice?

When is remote power the better choice?

Do remote-power and local-power versions produce different light for the plants?

Can a facility use both remote-power and local-power fixtures?

Is remote power automatically less expensive than local power?

Commercial Lighting Design & Performance

How do I choose the right GLS fixture for my grow room?

What is the difference between PPF, PPFD and efficacy?

Why is light uniformity important in a commercial grow?

What spectrum does GLS use?

Can GLS lighting be dimmed and integrated with room controls?

Can GLS provide a commercial lighting plan?

Are GLS fixtures suitable for high-intensity cannabis cultivation?

Can GLS support multi-tier and vertical farming applications?

High-Intensity Cannabis Lighting: Yield & Quality

Does increasing light intensity increase cannabis flower yield?

How high can cannabis PPFD go before yield stops increasing?

Can higher light intensity improve cannabis flower density and marketable quality?

Does higher light intensity increase THC, CBD or other cannabinoid potency?

Does higher light intensity affect cannabis terpene content and aroma?

What is the practical lighting takeaway for a commercial cannabis grow?

Installation, Electrical & Facility Planning

What should architects, electrical engineers and contractors know about remote-power grow lighting?

Does a remote-power system eliminate AC wiring inside the grow room?

How far can DC power be run from the power server to the fixtures?

Can remote power help with HVAC design?

What information does GLS need to design a remote-power system?

Reliability, Compliance & Ownership

What certifications and environmental ratings do the GLS products carry?

Are GLS fixtures eligible for utility rebates?

What warranty does GLS provide?

How does centralized power affect maintenance?

How should I compare the total cost of different commercial LED lighting systems?

How do I get a quote or project-specific recommendation from GLS?