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Side by Side Comparison 1000w HPS / Solar Genesis II
High Pressure Sodium (1000w)
Shorter lifespan, more heat, more electricity Lower initial investment
Solar Genesis II
Longer lifespan, less heat, less electricity Return on investment in 1.2 years.
2000 umoles PAR (limited spectrum)
Measured at 12" (recommended distance from plant canopy for optimum performance)
2 x 2000 umoles PAR (full spectrum)
Measured @ 8" (recommended distance from plant canopy for optimum performance)
Generates a large amount of heat
(air conditioning required)
(additional 45% more power required for cooling)±
Generates a small amount of heat
(air conditioning not required)
(no additional power required for cooling)
Bulb life - 20,000 hours (4 years)±
(most growers replace bulb annually)
Bulb Life - 50,000 hours (11.5 years)
(no annual replacement necessary)
External exhaust fan Internal case fans
Plant performance very good Plant performance very good
Plant mass very good Plant mass very good
Leaf color very good Leaf color very good


Side by Side Comparison 1000w HPS / Solar Genesis VI
High Pressure Sodium (1000w)
Shorter lifespan, more heat, more electricity Lower initial investment
Solar Genesis VI
Longer lifespan, less heat, less electricity Return on investment in six years
2000 umoles PAR (limited spectrum)
Measured at 12" (recommended distance from plant canopy for optimum performance)
2 x 2000 umoles PAR (full spectrum)
240 umoles PAR LED's (augmenting full spectrum)
Measured @ 8" (recommended distance from plant canopy for optimum performance)
Energy inefficient (18% more power draw) Energy efficient (18% less power draw)±
Generates a large amount of heat
(air conditioning required)
(additional 60% more power required for cooling)±
Generates a small amount of heat
(air conditioning not required)
(no additional power required for cooling)
Bulb life - 20,000 hours (4 years)±
(most growers replace bulb annually)
Bulb Life - 50,000 hours (11.5 years)
(no annual replacement necessary)
External ballast
(85-90% conversion efficiency)±
Internal ballast
(91-93% conversion efficiency)±
External exhaust fan Internal case fans
Plant performance very good Plant performance very good
Plant mass very good Plant mass very good
Leaf color very good Leaf color very good
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