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# Energy-Saving Growth Lights
These LED Lights are Designed to Help Grow Plants Indoors

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-12 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growth-lights
References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/07/08/yc-backed-transcend-launches-an-extra-efficient-led-light-for-indoor-farmers/) & [transcendlighting](http://www.transcendlighting.com)

'[Transcend Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Plastic-free-beverage-packaging)' is an American start-up, which aims to bring its energy-saving growth lights to indoor farmers across the country. Currently, many indoor farms rely on high pressure sodium lights to grow their plants. While sodium lights work well, they consume a substantial amount of electricity.

Determined to make indoor farming a more sustainable enterprise, Brian Bennett helped develop an [energy-saving LED light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biocentric-lighting-system). The new growth lights differ from traditional LED lights because they only use blue light. These lights are specifically designed for photosynthesis, which makes them ideal for growing plants indoors. According to Transcend Lighting, farmers can reduce their energy consumption by a whopping 70 percent simply by switching to the energy-saving growth lights.

With indoor farming on the rise, these lights could help ensure that this particular method of agriculture is sustainable in the long-term.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.5/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Energy-saving Growth Lights:** LED lights designed specifically for photosynthesis can reduce energy consumption by 70% in indoor farming.
- **Indoor Farming:** The rise of indoor farming creates a demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions.
- **Sustainable Agriculture:** Energy-saving growth lights contribute to the long-term sustainability of indoor farming.

### Who This Affects Most

- **LED Lighting:** The development of energy-saving growth lights opens up opportunities for innovation in the LED lighting industry.
- **Agriculture:** The adoption of energy-efficient lighting can revolutionize sustainable farming practices.
- **Renewable Energy:** The transition to energy-saving growth lights presents opportunities for the renewable energy sector to support sustainable agriculture.

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