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2024 State of the Cannabis Lighting Market

This ninth annual exclusive report takes a deep dive into the fluctuating lighting trends among commercial cultivators.

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It has been nearly a decade since Cannabis Business Times first began publishing its “State of the Cannabis Lighting Market” report. Since this exclusive, in-depth look into the lighting trends and practices of cannabis cultivators was first published in 2016, the knowledge driving the lighting market has grown exponentially. As evidenced by the data in this year’s report, dramatic changes in cannabis lighting are still underway.

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There’s no doubt that the relationship between cannabis and light is one of the most crucial aspects of cannabis cultivation and ultimate success. From light intensity to spectral properties, to light uniformity, to dimming technology and much more, every new discovery in the cannabis industry opens another door for growers, researchers, and lighting manufacturers to explore.

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In this 2024 “State of the Cannabis Lighting Market” report, you’ll find exclusive data revealing practices of your cannabis cultivation peers, with valuable insights into the evolution of cannabis lighting trends through the years. The study behind this report was made possible with support from Fluence and was conducted by third-party research organization Readex Research on behalf of Cannabis Business Times.

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Executive Letter: Driving Industry Innovation 

The Research Results

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