Uniform Spectrum LED Film Illumination Device (FID), the Next Generation Lighting System for Indoor Horticulture and Farming

Recent development of a uniform spectrum LED film illumination device (FID) by the New Horizon Lab at 3M is revolutionary for indoor vegetable farming. This innovative concept has potential to change the way of indoor agriculture and home gardening, which is becoming increasingly important as an approach to meet the demand of fresh, organic, and locally grown food and horticultural plants. Compared to the current LED dot lighting system, FID utilizes an advanced light illumination material that is integrated into a duct lighting module. By testing microgreens under FID, LED dot lights, and the conventional fluorescence lighting systems, plants grown under FID demonstrated healthy and vigorous growth; its uniform spectrum illumination with almost no heat generated from the lights reduces the water and energy consumption, and saves indoor growing space for maximal production outcomes. The FID is likely to be the next generation of lighting for indoor farming practices, replacing current LED dot lights and conventional fluorescence lights.