{"id":5391,"date":"2024-10-10T12:01:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T10:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.logorosso.it\/sviluppo\/ambralight\/?p=5391"},"modified":"2025-08-06T15:55:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T13:55:02","slug":"vertical-farming-systems-university-of-verona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambralight.it\/en\/vertical-farming-systems-university-of-verona\/","title":{"rendered":"Controlled LED lighting in vertical farms: the University of Verona and a sustainable future"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In collaboration with the University of Verona<\/strong> and four other companies, we developed innovative indoor vertical farming systems<\/strong> prototype in Padua. The project\u2019s goal was to analyze the benefits of vertical farming<\/strong> in terms of LED efficiency<\/strong>, energy use, plants growth<\/strong>, and the reduction of plant diseases<\/strong> and chemicals. This initiative supports ongoing plants research<\/strong> and the study of plants<\/strong> in a highly controlled environment. Our LED growing lights<\/strong> created optimal conditions for sustainable, zero-mile agriculture, showcasing how vertical farming technology<\/strong> can be used to grow healthy crops locally. The system allows researchers to gather crucial data while supporting a new model of responsible, high-tech food production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The project<\/h6><\/div>
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Over five months, complete vertical farming systems<\/strong> were built, featuring four levels of plants shelves<\/strong>, each dedicated to a different lettuce variety. The setup aimed to test innovative farming methods that improve productivity while reducing energy and water consumption. These are critical objectives in sustainable greenhouse shelving<\/strong> systems. Additionally, the project collected data on plant diseases<\/strong> and pesticide alternatives, supporting the broader study of plants<\/strong>. The prototype was presented at the Padua Fair, allowing the public to view live growth cycles. The harvested lettuce was then delivered to nearby restaurants, reinforcing the concept of locally sourced food through efficient and sustainable vertical farming technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Installation description<\/h6><\/div>
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The vertical farm<\/strong> was equipped with our AE32 LED lamps<\/strong>, installed to provide optimal lighting conditions at every level:<\/p>\n