{"id":8002,"date":"2024-11-05T12:39:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T12:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledgnd.com\/?post_type=case&p=8002"},"modified":"2025-07-22T08:18:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T08:18:20","slug":"phalaenova-2","status":"publish","type":"case","link":"https:\/\/ledgnd.com\/en\/case\/phalaenova-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Van Geel Group"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”8046″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”200″ bottom_margin=”75″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”pageHero” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”100″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”0.9″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”blur” column_backdrop_filter_blur=”10″ font_color=”#1a1a1a” column_shadow=”custom” column_border_radius=”10px” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”pageHero__card” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” custom_box_shadow=”horizontal:0,vertical:0,blur:40,spread:0,opacity:0.15″][vc_custom_heading text=”Customer Case Van Geel Group” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:42px|text_align:left|color:%232f3b56|line_height:100%25″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”column_reverse” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_margin=”75″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”case__milestones” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”More efficient orchid cultivation with MyLedgnd” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:48px|text_align:left|color:%232f3b56|line_height:100%25″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][vc_column_text]In search of guidance through the maze of LED suppliers, three years ago, the Van Geel Group nursery from Emmen turned to Ledgnd. Since then, the company has fully transitioned to LED, much to the satisfaction of Martijn van Geel. Yet, as he notes, the biggest challenge is only just beginning. Using Ledgnd\u2019s MyLedgnd software portal, Van Geel aims to further optimize his cultivation strategy. \u201cWe have all the tools we need for more efficient cultivation; now we need to learn how to put that into practice effectively.\u201d<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”40″ top_padding_tablet=”10″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ 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column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” constrain_group_1=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]The Van Geel Group is a modern nursery that cultivates orchids, chrysanthemums, and bromeliads sustainably. While the company was already using a hybrid combination of Son-T and LED in its chrysanthemum production, the orchid cultivation remained unconverted. To achieve a significant leap in sustainability and energy savings, Martijn van Geel decided it was time to move to LED for orchids as well. \u201cI had no experience with designing lighting plans,\u201d he admits. \u201cWhat should you focus on? What makes for good uniformity? How about color balance? These were all questions I didn\u2019t have answers to.\u201d That\u2019s when he reached out to Ledgnd. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of talk about LED, but what can you actually trust? An independent party like Ledgnd knows the landscape, understands what\u2019s happening, what suppliers offer, and what\u2019s best for my situation.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” constrain_group_1=”yes” top_margin=”75″ bottom_margin=”75″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Getting the most out of it” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%232f3b56″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”40px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” constrain_group_1=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]Van Geel partnered with Ledgnd to navigate this process. \u201cThey collected quotes and lighting plans for us, joined supplier meetings, and assisted with subsidy applications. Having everything under one roof from start to finish worked extremely well for me.\u201d Van Geel emphasizes the importance of knowledge when negotiating with suppliers. \u201cIf you lack this expertise yourself, it\u2019s a relief to bring it in-house, so you have someone to consult with to maximize the outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n

Initially, they only considered LED for cooling and finishing stages, explains Van Geel. \u201cThis covered 1.5 hectares, for which we applied for a subsidy. But a year later, we decided to extend the subsidy application to include the propagation stage as well. At that point, we were talking about the entire orchid greenhouse. We combined everything into a single comprehensive plan and ultimately opted for Oreon\u2019s water-cooled LED lamps, as they were the best fit for our operation. They\u2019ve been up for about a year now.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”column_reverse” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_margin=”75″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”col2__textTitle” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”All tools in place” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%232f3b56″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][vc_column_text]The current challenge for the nursery is to recoup the investment. \u201cWe chose a higher light level that\u2019s dimmable, with the option to increase intensity when electricity is cheaper. However, our existing climate computer couldn\u2019t handle this functionality, so we also had to invest in a new climate computer. Now, as we enter the new lighting season, we have all the tools in place to make this a success. But this season is when we truly need to learn how to operate them effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n

Van Geel has high expectations. \u201cI expect our energy savings won\u2019t stop at 40%; it could deliver even more. However, everything will depend on how we manage the lighting.\u201d The company receives support from MyLedgnd, Ledgnd\u2019s software portal, which provides users with practical and accessible insights into greenhouse data, offering a clear picture of various climate factors and their impact on crops. 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However, everything will depend on how we manage the lighting.\u201d” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:48px|text_align:right|color:%232f3b56|line_height:100%25″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”column_reverse” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_margin=”75″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”col2__textTitle” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Interpreting Data” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%232f3b56″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\u201cWe\u2019re still in the early stages with MyLedgnd, but we hope that the insights from the portal will help us understand how to best utilize the tools in the greenhouse,\u201d Van Geel explains. \u201cFirst, we ensured the flexibility to make swift adjustments with the climate computer and LED lighting; then we acquired sensors to monitor, through MyLedgnd, how efficiently the plants use the light. Now, it\u2019s a matter of coordinating everything for maximum benefit. I\u2019m confident, but the learning process is just beginning. Ledgnd also advises us on interpreting the data, which is invaluable.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”column_reverse” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_margin=”75″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”col2__textTitle” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Bram Berkhout is one of the Van Geel Group members focusing on data. He previously spent two and a half years as a cultivation advisor in arable farming, working on projects involving data and precision agriculture. \u201cIn arable farming, you can make plenty of grand plans during the winter, but once spring arrives and things get busy, those plans often get abandoned. That\u2019s not the case in greenhouse horticulture\u2014here, they take data seriously. That\u2019s why I decided to make the transition a few months ago.\u201d Since then, Berkhout has also been using MyLedgnd. \u201cEvery day, I check the graphs in the climate computer. If I notice any unusual activity, I look at MyLedgnd\u2019s photosynthesis meter. You can see specific times during the day when efficiency drops significantly, which is obviously undesirable. Then, I investigate the cause. Is it temperature, humidity, or perhaps light? In orchid cultivation, it\u2019s crucial to strike the right balance\u2014not too much light, but enough. 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