PavCo is changing the way fans see live events with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient LED lighting system for the field of play at BC place Stadium.
As part of PavCo’s calculated energy management plan for BC place Stadium, the field of play lighting upgrade for 2019 will result in a lot more than 50% energy savings over the previous system, while delivering extraordinary experiences for clients and guests.
Following the project’s completion in February 2019, British Columbia’s flagship Camiseta Cerezo Osaka stadium for world-class events, community gatherings, and the home of the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, now features a next-generation LED lighting system illuminating the field of play.
The innovative lighting upgrade has been created Camiseta Gremio to enhance the quality of event lighting for fans inside the venue and around the world by means of HD TV, as well as save energy, minimize costs, improve operational efficiency and supply sensational production capabilities.
Features of the upgraded lighting system include:
World-class lighting quality
Outstanding colour-rendering, temperature and Camiseta Real Madrid uniformity for world-class live events.
Reduced glare and flicker-free, created for super-slow-motion broadcast.
Meets or exceeds requirements for international High definition & 4K broadcast television, as well as MLS, CFL, world Rugby and FIFA lighting standards.
Energy savings & sustainability
Energy savings of a lot more than 744,000kWh per year.
Reduced annual energy consumption equivalent to 72 BC households.
15 million kWh over its rated lifetime.
Streamlined maintenance & minimized costs
LED fixtures created to last a lot more than 10x longer than metal-halide.
Energy consumption minimized by a lot more than 50% (projected).
Advanced control of individual lighting fixtures.
Remote monitoring and diagnostics.
Enhanced technology & functionality
Improved fan experience, safety and comfort.
Instant on-off control, precision dimming and tuning.
Ability to create sensational lighting effects and shows synchronised with sound and music.
Fully-integrated lighting shows within an intelligent, centralised dashboard.
Long-term benefits
Rated lifespan of around 81,000 hours.
Protected by a detailed 25-year warranty.
Versatile and flexible to make sure a long service life.
High quality lighting helps create a safer and a lot more comfortable environment for players, fans and stadium staff in any way events.
Positioning BC place to continue attracting world-class events to British Columbia.
As part of PavCo’s calculated energy management plan for BC place Stadium, the field of play lighting upgrade for 2019 will result in a lot more than 50% energy savings over the previous system, while delivering extraordinary experiences for clients and guests
Project background
In 2018, a review of the field of Play (FOP) lighting system at BC place identified a number of challenges, including areas of minimized or inconsistent lighting quality, high energy usage and maintenance costs, limited functionality compared to other world-class facilities, and difficulty sourcing metal-halide bulbs for a system at the end of its life.
In the autumn/fall of 2018, PavCo worked with engineers and subject matter experts to plan and issue a public request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified companies to bid on the opportunity to upgrade the field of play lighting system to a modern, energy efficient LED system that would meet the advanced requirements of a world-class multipurpose stadium hosting a diverse range of international and community events on a year-round schedule.
The open tender was awarded to Houle Electric based in Burnaby, B.C., in partnership with Musco sports lighting (an industry leader in sports lighting). The project was completed with the support of BC Hydro.
The old lighting fixtures are being re-sold and repurposed (where possible) through the BC Government’s asset investment recovery process, supporting the BC Government’s climate action initiatives.
Technical overview
Number of LED Fixtures: 372 White + 36 colour (RGB)
Illuminance (Brightness): >2,000 Lux from fixed cam Positions
Colour Temperature: ~5,700K (Daylight) for sports Broadcasting
Colour Rendering Index (CRI): >80
Life span (rated): >81,000 hours. 25 year warranty.
Energy Savings: >50% reduction in energy usage. minimum reduction of 744,000kWh per year.
Following the project’s completion in February 2019, British Columbia’s flagship stadium for world-class events, community gatherings, and the home of the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, now features a next-generation LED lighting system illuminating the field of play
BC place Stadium
BC place is a state-of-the-art venue like no other. A one-of-a-kind retractable roofing – the largest in the world – reveals over 7,500sqm of sky and has created a year-round facilitynull