Newark, New Jersey Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
AeroFarms Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for innovation in sustainable agriculture lighting. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11944050, titled ‘Fixtureless lamp’, introduces a lightweight, efficient lighting solution that eliminates the need for bulky traditional fixtures.
This novel lamp design supports scalable vertical farming by using flexible materials and integrated mounts to position lights directly over plant beds. The fixtureless approach reduces material waste, simplifies installation, and allows better control over light positioning for optimal crop growth.
By embedding the lighting components into a flat, low-profile panel, AeroFarms makes it easier to fit lighting into tight vertical spaces. The system offers improved energy efficiency, even light distribution, and easier maintenance compared to standard grow light setups.
The innovation also opens new possibilities for modular farming systems. Operators can reconfigure lighting layouts with minimal disruption, supporting rapid scaling or rotation of crops. This flexibility benefits urban farms and high-tech greenhouses where space and efficiency are critical.
AeroFarms Inc. continues to pioneer cutting-edge indoor farming technology. With the fixtureless lamp, they are lighting the way toward more sustainable, adaptive, and resource-efficient agriculture for the future.