It’s not uncommon for lighting problems to plague sports arenas. At Winstar, we remember the power failure at the New Orleans Super Bowl. It took a significant amount of time to turn the lights back on after electricity was restored. Plus, the cost of halogen and incandescent bulbs is prohibitive.
What are the benefits of an LED-lit arena? Our experts at Winstar know from first-hand experience. First, the quality of light surpasses the competition. Halogens or incandescent bulb fixtures produce reflections, which makes lighting specific areas a challenge. Add in cobwebs and dust, and the amount of light is significantly reduced. LEDs are brighter, plus you can program the beams to shine anywhere you desire. As a result, LED-lit arenas draw bigger crowds because it’s easier to view the action.
Cost savings is another significant benefit. LEDs use far less power than other lighting options. In addition, an LED light fixture spans roughly 150,000 to 160,000 hours. Combined with Energy Star rebates, some facilities are seeing an ROI of one to two years!
Though sports arenas are noisy places, the lighting shouldn’t add to the roar of the crowd. When fans aren’t in attendance, you can hear the 60-hertz buzz of metal halide lights. Conversely, LEDs don’t make a sound. If a player is alone shooting hoops, the sound is that of a bouncing basketball.
At Winstar, we believe more sports arenas will move toward LED lighting. With energy-efficient benefits, they make things more visible for the players and the fans. Most importantly, they positively impact the bottom line. That’s a solution worthy of a championship!