Heliospectra's MITRA LED Lighting Solutions Receives DLC Certification

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Heliospectra AB announced that its MITRA LED lighting platform has received DLC certification, allowing customers in North America to qualify for energy efficiency discounts and rebates. This certification is essential for commercial growers, enabling them to meet power consumption regulations and achieve significant savings—potentially up to 100% on lighting upgrades. The MITRA platform is designed for high light crops with superior electrical efficacy of 2.8 µmol/J, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainable growth and energy optimization.

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• MITRA LED lighting platform received DLC certification, enabling energy efficiency discounts for customers.
• Certification allows growers to access utility rebates, potentially saving 25 to 50% on new technology costs.
• The platform boasts a high electrical efficacy of 2.8 µmol/J, supporting sustainable cultivation.

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heliospectra AB, a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, is pleased to announce that Heliospectra's MITRA LED lighting platform has been approved and received its DLC certification. The new certification means MITRA customers meet the requirements for discounts on energy consumption and energy efficiency savings set by utilities in North America.

Design Lights Consortium (DLC) is a non-profit organization with the mission to achieve energy optimization by enabling controllability with a focus on quality, people, and the environment. DLC certification has become a strong third-party quality verification for customers and utility companies looking to verify energy-saving LED technology, including horticultural lighting solutions. Pinpointing "green" solutions and aligning growers with industry and trade allies in favor of sustainable growth.  

The DLC certification is often needed for commercial growers to qualify for states and Canadian provinces' power consumption laws and to meet eligibility requirements for utility rebates, leading to sizeable direct savings in investment for growers.

"Rebates today can account for 25 to 50% of a new technology purchase and 25 to 100% of a lighting upgrade, and with the DLC certification being an important part of the application it has become an industry standard. Customers who are looking to upgrade their facility with high-performing commercial lighting solutions look for the DLC mark. We are excited to confirm the DLC certification for MITRA knowing what it means for our customers in North America and in line with our values as a company", says Scott Thornton, GM North America, Heliospectra.

Energy-efficient solutions such as Heliospectra's MITRA platform considerably lowers the overall energy consumption compared to traditional solutions and the overall operational costs. MITRA is the horticulture market's first truly modular LED light solution. Designed by Growers for Growers, MITRA is the perfect solution for high light crops, boasting a high-intensity light output and electrical efficacy of up to 2.8 µmol/J. The light comes with three optional broad spectra, tailored to facilitate any environment, and enable a healthy, high-quality crop production.

Seven of Heliospectra's MITRA models have so far been approved by the DLC and can be found in DLC's horticulture lighting register here.

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Heliospectra AB, Fiskhamnsgatan 2, 414 58 Gothenburg, SwedenPhone +46 31 40 67 10

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FAQ

What is Heliospectra's MITRA LED lighting platform?

Heliospectra's MITRA is an advanced LED lighting solution for horticulture, designed to optimize energy usage and enhance crop production.

What does DLC certification mean for MITRA lighting?

DLC certification means MITRA meets energy efficiency standards required for rebates and discounts in North America.

How much can growers save with DLC certification on their lighting upgrades?

Growers can save 25 to 100% on lighting upgrades through utility rebates associated with DLC certification.

What is the electrical efficacy of Heliospectra's MITRA?

The MITRA platform has an electrical efficacy of up to 2.8 µmol/J, making it highly efficient for high light crops.