Efficient and reliable lighting from GE Lighting at Fenerbahçe-Ülker Arena (Istanbul)

Fenerbahçe Ülker Arena, one of the largest stadiums and entertainment venues in Istanbul (Turkey), has opted for the efficiency of GE Lighting's indoor and outdoor lighting systems, with adjustable and instant-start systems.

Aware of the technical requirements to illuminate a 67,000m2 complex and to optimize energy costs, GE Lighting has succeeded in designing high-quality custom lighting with an instant-start system at the Fenerbahçe-Ülker Arena stadium, Located in the Turkish capital.

The Fenerbahçe Ülker Sports Complex, with the capacity to 15.000 Spectators, is the first multifunctional stadium in Istanbul in which, in addition to attending the football and basketball matches of the Fenerbahçe-Ülker team,, Concerts and shows are also on offer.

This multifunctional complex has a spectacular dome of 67,000m2 and 28 It is meters high and includes two Olympic-sized swimming pools, Various leisure areas and restaurants.

Requirements and objectives

Among the requirements of the project, Raşit Kupoglu, head of the contractor Megapol Mühendislik, In this regard, he points out that "we had to meet very demanding criteria. The project needed special, reliable lighting that was uniform, It will prevent glare and excellent quality for sports broadcasts, that also would not be annoying for players and spectators, and GE Lighting's expertise was very important to ensure that.".

Another of the primary requirements was that, In the event of a power failure, the lighting system had an immediate re-ignition, not just so that no event would be interrupted, but also to ensure the safety of spectators and avoid moments of panic, Etc.

Sixty projectors of the EF2000 model have been installed to illuminate the Fenerbahçe Ülker track. 1000 W, to ensure that spectators can enjoy and clearly see the playing court, as well as the scoreboard and display.

In this sense, The EF2000 projector is particularly suitable for installations with extremely high ceilings, such as the Fenerbahçe Ülker Stadium, and designed to reduce glare. In addition, Allows for different dimmable light effects, just as basketball courts require.

This GE Lighting system also features an ignition system that restarts in just two seconds, compared to the fifteen minutes that other types of luminaires on the market usually take.

In the corridors and changing rooms, they have been installed 2.000 Top DBX luminaires, that provide optimal light distribution, with a high level of energy savings and low maintenance costs.

At the entrances and exits of the stadium, The lighting solution is based on 120 CMH Eurobay luminaires, An indoor device for medium and high heights, Also used in commercial and industrial environments.

last, for car parks, Access areas and the areas surrounding the sports facilities have been installed with CMH Lunalys luminaires, that offer efficient and quality white light illumination in outdoor areas thanks to the high photometric efficiency of their reflector, as well as easy maintenance thanks to its IP66 optics.

"GE Lighting's EF2000 systems create an ideal environment for the viewer, with quality lighting and light pollution control, while still meeting the broadcasting needs of digital television. But the most important thing is the instant restart, a crucial element in reliability and safety for today's sport".

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