1. Light Intensity

Will the lights provide what your plants needs to thrive? This is where the science comes in. You need to have a basic understanding of the eco farm led lights. Understanding factors such as photosynthetically active photon flux (PPF), photosynthetically active photon flux density (PPFD), daily light integral (DLI) and the light spectrum is essential to optimizing the grow environment for your plants so you get the best results.

Cannabis, for example, is a light-hungry plant when blooming. Starting at low levels for cloning (200 µmols) it rapidly climbs to wanting 1,000-plus µmols in later stages. This level of intensity would torch or burn most plants, but not cannabis. If you can keep the carbon dioxide levels in parts per million above your µmol intensity, your buds will grow at their peak speed.
2. Cost

Cost is always a top concern and growers should look at both the long-term and the short-term costs. Less expensive high-pressure sodium lights might seem like the smart path but, when considering operating and maintenance costs, could end up costing more than full spectrum led grow light in the long run (after one year).
The key expenses to consider are: Investment (grow lights, electrical wiring, air conditioning, automation accessories, etc.); operating cost (energy consumption by grow lights and air conditioning); and maintenance cost (consumables, such as bulbs, and labor, such as replacing bulbs).
3. Electricity

Voltages can be tricky, so it’s best to talk to an electrician. The choice of voltage has a huge impact on initial building costs. Higher voltage is desirable because you can power more lights for the same current. As a rule, the lower the current draw (less amperage), the easier to install electric wiring.

Wiring, and especially circuit breakers, are limited by the amperage. This will limit the indoor soil grow lights you can install, so choose carefully. High-voltage feeds (277 volts to 480 volts) are less common but offer the best scalability and are worth investigating.

Wattage is an essential component of cost because it determines how much power your grow lights consume, which translates to the size of your electric bills.
4. Automation

An automated lighting system where you can control ON/OFF and dimming is crucial for a large operation. It cuts labor costs while ensuring your plants get the light they need to thrive. And by keeping employees out of the grow rooms, automation helps with pest management. Selecting a lighting system that has automation technology already integrated will save you dollars (and perhaps a few headaches) over adding an automation system separately.