LEDiL was first founded in 2002 by Tomi Kuntze and Hannu Hukkanen who designed LED lighting solutions for the automotive industry.
In their 22 years of existence, the company have released 15 specialist products, nine of them indoors and the other six outdoors.
The company have released a blueprint for both their ‘Sports Indoor Lighting’ and ‘Sports Outdoor Lighting’ products which cover multiple different sports and the dimensions of their usual playing ground, with a solution on how to create competitive lighting best effectively.
However focusing on football, LEDiL’s S Beam lighting systems are the solution to clubs wanting effective and compliant stadium floodlighting with the needs and requirements of the leagues they play in.
The technology is complex and has been a project that the company have worked on for a while before being first utilised by FK Mačva, the club on top of the Serbian first division.
How does S beam lighting work?
S-beam is a semi-symmetrical beam intended for stadium lighting with special shape of light distribution consisting of two cut-off zones and effective uniformity zone.
With traditional symmetrical beam lighting, it creates an oval-shaped area of light meaning that the light must be titled upwards in order to cover enough space for the clubs to reach the necessary lighting requirements.
This compromise leads to a worse viewing experience for fans at the ground, broadcasters who film the matches on worse lighting, effects the players performance during the match and increases light pollution in the nearby areas of the neighbourhood.
The lens directs the beam from the LEDs more efficiently by controlling the spill light vertically and providing more light to all areas of the ground.
Benefits of LEDiL LED system
– The use of LEDs has resulted in an energy saving of more than 55% reduction in energy costs.
– Reduced energy consumption leading to vastly reduced electrical installation costs and a faster payback.
– The calculated lifetime of the installation is up to 20 times longer than a conventional halogen solution, leading to a considerable saving in maintenance costs for clubs. This is a massive benefit with costs being a main reason why clubs stay away from starting upgrades.
– Improved lighting conditions for players (Training, ability to host night matches).
– Better viewing experience for the fans at the ground.
Optics
Optics distribute the power of LEDs efficiently, something that is especially important in larger sporting arenas and stadiums.
LEDiL utilise their optics to also reduce power consumption and the number of other components such as LEDs and further reducing the investment needed.
Optics play an essential role in ensuring lighting meets the strict league and competition requirements of different sporting codes, especially football.
Similarly to LEDs, Optics save cost and reduce time of instalment which increases efficiency.
How Australian football can use LEDiL
LEDiL currently doesn’t have a presence in Australia and their simple but effective LED and Optics system is perfect for NPL and State League clubs.
The company’s experience in urban and local areas would improve many parks and grounds that require a better lighting standard.
For a country that is rather tight on its football budget, saving money and being more sustainable is important and the values coincide with LEDiL’s business model, making it a really good fit.
Conclusion
The LED lighting future is one that mirrors the company’s vision which is to enhance wellbeing and safety with a goal for a more sustainable future and improved quality of life.
LEDiL are the future of sports stadium lighting, and the efficiency of the product will be a hot commodity in the industry.
