The Super Bowl is upon us, being held in Glendale, AZ at the University of Phoenix stadium. This Sunday’s game will be played entirely under LED lighting for the first time ever, thanks to Cree LEDs used in fixtures by Ephesus Lighting. The new system at UP in Glendale, AZ uses just 310,000 Watts of energy as compared to the 1.24 million Watts needed to power the previous system for a 75% reduction in overall sports lighting energy consumption.
Hosting Super Bowl XLIX, The University of Phoenix will be lit entirely by LED lighting – a first.
#LightUpTheGame Fast Facts
- What it takes The event will use 312 Ephesus Lighting stadium fixtures featuring 44,928 Cree® XLamp MK-R LEDs installed in the University of Phoenix Stadium to replace more than 780 metal halide fixtures. Each Ephesus LED light provides nearly double the illumination of traditional metal halide lights.
- What it means Most stadiums rely on high-intensity gas discharge fixtures for the main lighting that take time to power up to full brightness—a half hour is common. LED lights, in addition to being efficient, can be turned on and off with the flick of a switch as LEDs have more control and metal halide fixtures typically require a minimum 20-minute warm-up period. LED lights provide brighter and more uniform light, which eliminates shadows on the playing surface and creates a better stage for players, fans, and those watching on high-definition televisions. The lighting experience also assists with necessary actions, such as the slow-motion camera and replays.
- Why should you care? Simply put, this is a big deal – for LED technology, and for stadium viewers everywhere. More than energy savings, better experiences, it signifies that the world is on its way to LED adoption; and that the technology is truly viable for all general lighting applications out there.
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