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A well-lit sports field enhances both the quality of play and the performance of players and spectators. With the advent of modern LED technology, clubs, municipalities and accommodation managers can not only save significantly on energy costs, but also meet increasingly stringent standards around light pollution and sustainability.
At JEL Products, we offer a total concept for your sports field lighting: from lighting design and installation to maintenance and warranty. Whether for small amateur pitches, training facilities or professionally lit stadiums, we ensure that your pitch looks its best.
Sports pitches, be they football, tennis or hockey pitches, require a certain lux value and, above all, good light distribution (uniformity). An unevenly lit pitch leads to reduced playing experience, higher risk of injuries and dissatisfied players. Modern LED luminaires must therefore not only provide plenty of light, but also distribute it evenly across the pitch.
Specific standards apply to sports lighting, such as EN 12193 (for sports facilities) and any guidelines from sports associations (KNVB, KNLTB, etc.). These rules describe the minimum number of lux, the uniformity factor and colour rendering (CRI). In addition, light nuisance to the surroundings can be a concern, especially if the sports field is located in a residential area or adjacent to nature reserves (NSVV guidelines).
The luminaires on sports fields are often on high masts (up to 15-25 m). They are exposed to strong gusts of wind, precipitation and temperature changes. Severe weather demands high IP and IK ratings, plus sturdy mounting brackets and corrosion-resistant coatings. Only robust LED systems with strong thermal management perform long-term under these conditions.
Lighting is often the biggest expense when operating a sports field. Old (metal) halide lamps or sub-optimal LED solutions sometimes consume unnecessary energy and require expensive maintenance. Modern LED luminaires with high lumen/W ratio and long-life components can reduce those costs by as much as 50-70%.
We understand that sports fields look the same, but every sports field is located in a different environment. Therefore, our high-quality LED surface-mounted luminaires are only applied after making a suitable lighting design for field and environment. Because good sports field lighting is only possible with customisation, and when you invest in your field lighting, you do so for the long term. A lighting solution has to fit in, including:
Our DarkLicht luminaires are designed with maximum efficiency and lifetime in mind. Thanks to high build quality shared with other DCbright products, top-level components and the use of our innovative and patented reflector technology, we manage to achieve a net efficiency of 190 lm/W with our site lighting in addition to a lifetime of 196,000 hours (L80B10). This ensures that the lighting does not degrade and continues to perform consistently.
Custom light calculations
Sports field lighting seems simple, but it is always custom-made; as a serious club, you will not get away with simply hanging fixtures from a plan of a standard configuration. As a club, you have a responsibility to provide sufficient, well-shielded field lighting that takes the environment into account. In this respect, we provide substantiated and well-considered advice.
To ensure our transparency, we have joined the NSVV Code of Conduct as a company, which means we are committed to providing transparent and thoughtful solutions for the end user.
We invite both home installers and sports clubs to collaborate with JEL Products. Our extensive experience and customised solutions make implementation easy and efficient. Whether you work directly within the association or are responsible for maintenance, we are ready to support you with expertise and high-quality products.
By investing in new LED lighting on our fields, we have managed to save a whopping 74% in energy bills. Thank you to JEL Products for the fine cooperation.
By investing in new LED lighting on our fields, we have managed to save a whopping 72% in energy bills. Thank you to JEL Products for the fine cooperation.
By investing in new LED lighting on our fields, we have managed to save a whopping 80% in energy bills. Thank you to JEL Products for the fine cooperation.
By investing in new LED lighting on our fields, we have managed to save a whopping 68% in energy bills. Thank you to JEL Products for the fine cooperation.
By investing in new LED lighting on our fields, we have managed to save a whopping 78% in energy bills. Thank you to JEL Products for the fine cooperation.
As a specialist in industrial LED lighting, we are ISO9001- and VCA**-certified. Whether sports grounds, port sites, construction sites or logistics hubs: we have countless reference projects at home and abroad. Our lighting consultant ensures a well-thought-out design, while our products are distinguished by robustness and high efficiency.
We create a detailed light simulation based on field dimensions, mast locations, desired lux and uniformity. In doing so, we show how our luminaires save up to 50% extra compared to standard LED. This shows you exactly how many kWh and costs you save annually, including an indicative payback period.
We create a detailed light simulation based on field dimensions, mast locations, desired lux and uniformity. In doing so, we show how our luminaires save up to 50% extra compared to standard LED. This shows you exactly how many kWh and costs you save annually, including an indicative payback period.
Thanks to high-quality materials, solid coatings and sophisticated thermal management, we can offer up to 10 years warranty on our sports field lighting in many cases. This is our promise to guarantee long-term reliability in addition to high light quality. After all, you are investing in a system that should last for many seasons.
Thanks to high-quality materials, solid coatings and sophisticated thermal management, we can offer up to 10 years warranty on our sports field lighting in many cases. This is our promise to guarantee long-term reliability in addition to high light quality. After all, you are investing in a system that should last for many seasons.
We have already equipped countless sports parks, training fields and even (inter)national sports facilities with LED lighting. Whether it is an amateur club facilitating evening training or a (semi-)professional club with high broadcast requirements - our expertise and customer-oriented approach make the difference.
We have already equipped countless sports parks, training fields and even (inter)national sports facilities with LED lighting. Whether it is an amateur club facilitating evening training or a (semi-)professional club with high broadcast requirements - our expertise and customer-oriented approach make the difference.
If you already have an installer, we support them with technical specifications, purchasing benefits and training. Would you like to be completely unburdened? Then we provide assembly, cabling and commissioning in-house. Our ISO9001 and VCA** certification guarantees safe and professional work, also for high-level installation.
If you already have an installer, we support them with technical specifications, purchasing benefits and training. Would you like to be completely unburdened? Then we provide assembly, cabling and commissioning in-house. Our ISO9001 and VCA** certification guarantees safe and professional work, also for high-level installation.
Are you convinced that site lighting is indispensable for your project or business?
We are happy to back up our claim for additional energy savings with a non-binding offer.
So you can immediately see the potential ROI and the improved light image.
Lucas de Graaf
Technical director
The KNVB often requires 75 for training and 200 lux for matches at amateur pitches (depending on the class) and more for semi-pro, respectively. In hockey, the standard from the KNHB is 200 to 300 lux. We take your specific sports association requirements into account.
Yes, especially if masts are of insufficient height and lamps give off unnecessary stray light. With good lighting design, possibly full-cutoff luminaires and smart mounting angles, we can drastically reduce light pollution.
In many cases yes, for example up to 40% of BOSA subsidy for sports associations in the Netherlands. We will gladly support you with the application and required documentation.
For sports, the CRI Ra usually needs to be ≥70-80 to follow the game properly. For higher classes or television coverage, this can be 80-90. We offer luminaires that amply meet these values.
The lifetime of the LEDs is exceptionally long with as many as 196,000 hours L80B10, which means that after 40 years of use it has lost only 10% in brightness. More important for the lifespan is the driver, of which the lifespan is typically 100,000 hours, depending on the type. Thanks to our 10-year warranty, you are assured years of reliable light, without unexpected costs.
Yes, our systems are dimmable. So in the evening or at amateur training sessions, you can easily reduce the power and save even more energy.
LED luminaires are often brighter than traditional lamps, but we always recommend checking mast strength and stability for new luminaires. If in doubt, we recommend a mast calculation or replacement.
Certainly, we have experience with both outdoor sports field lighting and indoor. In both cases, we ensure the right lux, uniformity and CRI values, and reduce glare for players and audience.
We recommend that you let us do this, as this work is specialised. In exceptional cases, we are ready to cooperate and then provide all the necessary drawings, specifications and support. This allows your installer to complete the job efficiently and professionally.
When you switch to our sustainable LED sports field lighting, you are eligible for a subsidy.
This allows you to claim a subsidy of net 40% of the entire investment.
Wondering how to apply for it? Then check out our page on the BOSA Grant.
Discover the power of JEL Products and its industrial LED lighting solutions for greater savings in energy, costs, and CO2 emissions while improving your work safety. Contact us today by filling in the form below so we can support you in lighting your working environment in the best possible way.
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