GROWLAMP PROTOTYPE WITH IOT INTERFACE FOR URBAN PLANT CULTIVATION

Abstract

The growing need for fresh, high-quality food and sustainable agriculture drives the search for innovative production solutions. Controlled environment agriculture, like greenhouses and vertical farming, shows promise but faces challenges with sunlight dependence and high energy consumption.

This paper presents the development of a Growlamp, an IoT-enabled plant cultivation lighting system. It offers a controlled environment for plant growth without direct sunlight, promoting healthy food production and sustainability through reduced water and energy consumption, decreased transportation needs, and mitigated CO2 emissions.

While LEDs for horticulture are available, domestic systems with integrated IoT functionalities like lighting control and environmental monitoring are scarce. Existing options are often imported and expensive, limiting access for small producers and urban farmers. International projects like "NANO GARDEN" and "The Click & Grow 25" highlight the demand and potential of this solution.

This article details a Growlamp prototype using ESP32, plant-specific LEDs, and 3D printed components. It aims to present a cost-effective and efficient domestic solution for controlled plant growth, expandable to a complete system including automated irrigation and environmental monitoring.