Poultry Farm Upgrades to Ceramiclite T21 LED Lights

Poultry Farm Upgrades to Ceramiclite T21 LED Light

Customer Background

A mid-scale broiler farm operating four grow-out houses (totaling roughly 12,000 m²) had been relying for years on a mix of old fluorescent tubes and aging metal-halide fixtures. As the equipment deteriorated, the farm began facing uneven lighting, frequent bulb failures, and rising electricity bills. To stabilize the barn environment and improve flock performance, the farm decided it was time to modernize its lighting system—aiming for lower energy use, more consistent illumination, and healthier, more uniform bird growth.

Challenges

Because poultry houses require 16–18 hours of lighting per day, the old system led to:

High Energy Consumption
Frequent lamp replacements and maintenance downtime
Uneven lighting with dark corners, causing bird crowding and stress
Excess heat from HPS/MH lamps, increasing ventilation load
Poor light spectrum control, affecting feed intake, growth rate, and behavior

Our Solution

Ceramiclite designed and deployed a complete poultry lighting system using T21 LED barn lights, built with corrosion-resistant housings and fully IP66-sealed construction. The setup is engineered to withstand high humidity, dust, and ammonia levels commonly found in poultry houses, ensuring reliable long-term operation with minimal maintenance.

Key Solution Highlights

The upgraded lighting system now provides consistent brightness throughout the barns, generates far less heat than the old lamps, and requires almost no manual upkeep—allowing farm staff to focus more on flock management instead of constant bulb replacement.

Uniform lighting layout achieving U₀ ≥ 0.6–0.7 across the entire house
Adjustable light intensity and spectrum tailored to broiler growth stages
Soft, flicker-free warm lighting to reduce stress and aggressive behavior
Smart dimming with programmed sunrise/sunset transitions
Timer-based automatic photoperiod control for each production cycle

Outcome & Benefits

This project shows how replacing outdated barn lighting with Ceramiclite T21 high-efficiency LED fixtures led to practical improvements in daily farm operations—more consistent flock behavior, easier system management, and noticeably lower long-term energy and maintenance costs.

Measured Improvements

The deployment of Ceramiclite T21 LED lights resulted in significant and verifiable improvements across energy consumption, flock health, and daily operations. Real-world measurements showed nearly 50% energy savings, an 80% reduction in maintenance needs, and a more stable house environment with lower heat output.

Project Implementation Details

The lighting upgrade was carried out in three practical phases—a detailed assessment of the farm’s existing layout, on-site installation of the new fixtures, and final calibration of light levels—ensuring the HB01 system achieved meaningful energy savings and provided a stable, bird-friendly lighting environment.

Site Assessment & Lighting Audit

Before installation, the Ceramiclite engineering team conducted a full audit of the poultry house, including:
1). Existing illuminance levels (average 18–25 lux with uneven distribution)
2). Uniformity ratio as low as 0.35, causing bright–dark spots
3). Mounting height of 3.5–4.2 meters
4). Dust, ammonia, and humidity levels common in poultry environments
5). Existing wiring & power distribution checks to ensure compatibility with T21 fixtures
This assessment guided the optimal fixture layout and dimming configuration.
Lighting Design & Simulation

Based on measured parameters, a custom lighting plan was created using Dialux:
1). Lighting target: 30–40 lux for broilers; 20–25 lux for resting periods
2). Uniformity target: ≥0.65
3). Layout: 2 rows per bay, evenly spaced to eliminate shadows
4). Beam angle & optics: Anti-glare, wide-beam design of T21 for smooth distribution
5). Dimming curve: Custom sunrise–sunset cycle programmed to reduce flock stress

The simulation ensured the system met both animal welfare standards and energy efficiency goals.

Installation & Deployment

The farm upgraded to Ceramiclite T21 poultry LED lights with the following configuration:
1). Total fixtures installed: 86 units
2). Mounting height: 3.8 meters
3). Cable system: Moisture-resistant and ammonia-proof connectors
4). IP rating: IP65 sealed luminaires for continuous operation in dusty/humid houses
5). Power control: Integrated with the farm’s existing dimmer controller
6). Installation time: Completed in 1.5 days without disrupting daily feeding schedules

The lightweight design of T21 allowed technicians to complete mounting quickly and safely.
On-Site Testing & Commissioning

After installation, the engineering team performed full system calibration:

Measured average illuminance:
Before: 22 lux
After: 38 lux
Uniformity:
Before: 0.35
After: 0.72
Color rendering (CRI): Improved from <70 to 80+
Power draw:
Previous system: ~4.2 kW
T21 system: 2.3 kW (45% reduction)

A gradual dimming program was tested on-site to verify smooth transitions during feeding and resting periods.

Testimonial

"Our electricity bill dropped almost by half after switching to Ceramiclite’s LED poultry lighting system. The birds are calmer, and we can see a clear improvement in feed efficiency."

— XiaShen, Farm Operations Manager

Product Recommendation

T21 LED Poultry Light

The Ceramiclite T21 LED Poultry Light delivers optimized barn lighting tailored for poultry and livestock environments — providing consistent, flicker-free illumination that promotes animal welfare and uniform growth while withstanding humid, ammonia-rich agricultural conditions.

Poultry Farm Upgrades to Ceramiclite T21 LED Lights