Upgrading an Aging Stadium: School Sports Field LED Retrofit

Today, we visited a school sports field to inspect the existing lighting system before a full LED retrofit. A close-up look at these old metal-halide fixtures revealed the common issues we often see in aging outdoor installations:

Key Issues with the Existing System

• Severe rust and corrosion on brackets, affecting aiming accuracy and safety

• Aging ballasts and exposed wiring, with signs of long-term heat stress

• Degraded reflectors and lenses, causing uneven illumination

• High energy consumption (1000–2000W per lamp) with significant heat loss

• Difficult and frequent maintenance requiring lifts

• Warm-up time and delayed re-strike after power interruptions

Why LED Makes a Difference

• Instant ON with no warm-up time

• 60–70% energy savings

• Long lifespan with minimal maintenance

• Uniform, high-quality illumination

• Optimized optics for reduced glare

• Lighter fixtures, reducing structural load

• Smart control options for scheduling and dimming

Our Technical Expertise
With over 10 years of experience in outdoor and stadium lighting, I personally handle:

• On-site inspection and technical evaluation

• Designing bracket and mounting solutions for retrofits

• Matching photometric performance to field requirements

• Direct coordination with factories for cost-effective, high-quality solutions

• Specifying LED modules, drivers, and heat-dissipation structures for long-term outdoor use

This project is a perfect example of how upgrading an old lighting system can dramatically improve performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

💡 Stay tuned for the final LED retrofit results!