Switching to LED sports lighting or upgrading your existing LED lighting system is a simple process that can help save you money, decrease energy use, enhance the spectator and player experience, and increase the aesthetics of your sports venue. The future is bright with LED lighting, and everyone from professional sports to high school athletics is making the change. Let’s find out which features can help brighten your path to LED lighting.
1. Minimized Maintenance and Drastic Savings
Over 90% of owners who installed a new lighting system in 2019 opted to go with LED lighting, and for good reason. LED light bulbs are rated for more than 100,000 hours—more than 4x that of LED’s less efficient competitors. That means you’re hiring a crew to replace bulbs in often sky-high fixtures a quarter as frequently, resulting in a 75% reduction in maintenance crew costs.
You’re also saving 80% on your energy bill due to the LED lights high-efficiency rating, converting maximum energy into light rather than heat like other wasteful mediums. In less than 36 months, a new LED lighting system will pay for itself. Considering your LED lights will last longer than most stadiums, that’s an incredible investment.
2. Durability in All Conditions
When it comes to LED luminaires, you should look for a durable die-cast design. This allows for a heavy-duty, anti-wear and weather-resistant construct while still being lightweight. This superior construction can withstand extreme temperatures including corrosive environments and harsh outdoor weather. A compact design also means that there is no exposed wiring or electronics, resulting in a more durable, longer-lasting luminaire. Finally, an aerodynamic design is crucial for minimizing drag.
3. Superior Optics
When it comes to finding the right LED luminaire for your sports venue, optics are key. Glare-free illumination is essential for reducing visual discomfort for both players and spectators. This means a UGR of <19. LED Luminaires must also have a color rendering index of greater than 85, mimicking natural sunlight and creating natural, comfortable lighting. This uniformity helps both indoor and outdoor sports to deliver high-quality images for HDTV broadcasting.
The LED luminaires’ ability to deliver focused, accurate, bright lighting allows you to focus on the areas needed without spill or light pollution ruining the viewing experience. The 6 beam spreads optimize your custom configuration for a variety of sports and classes of play.
4. Technology for Today’s Sporting Experience
If incredible optics, cost savings, and durability weren’t alluring enough, LED luminaires also come with a variety of technological benefits. They are adaptable for a variety of intelligent lighting controls to customize the viewing experience for your fans right from a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. This includes multiple zones and behaviors, individual or group luminaire controls, and storable data and events.