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I should have clarified re indoors: My comment was about setups like in the article, which are reliant on electric lights. One of the biggest limitations they h

I should have clarified re indoors: My comment was about setups like in the article, which are reliant on electric lights. One of the biggest limitations they have is electricity cost.

gonzo 6y ago
If you’re pumping water at any volume you’re using electricity (or fossil fuels). You can build head with a windmill, but moving water (gpm) requires horsepower. Also: LEDs are very efficient vs other types of lighting.
- lmm 6y ago
  > If you’re pumping water at any volume you’re using electricity (or fossil fuels). Sure, but how much energy compared to also running grow lights?
- Daho0n 6y ago
  Does LEDs work for growing food?
  - jhickok 6y ago
    Yes, vertical farms will typically use LED lights.