Signify achieves up to 50% energy savings with Yurtech Stadium Sendai’s lighting renovation.
*Signify Japan LLC*
Press release: August 20, 2024
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Signify achieves up to 50% energy savings with Yurtech Stadium Sendai’s lighting renovation.
*The introduction of the lighting platform “Interact” has improved the lighting experience, contributing to the creation of “theatrical stadiums” that unify the excitement and excitement of players and spectators. *
Enables a variety of lighting effects including full-color lighting Signify Japan LLC (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Executive Officer: Otsuka Keitaro (hereinafter referred to as Signify) has achieved energy savings of up to approximately 50% by renewing the lighting fixtures at Yurtech Stadium Sendai.
Additionally, by introducing the lighting platform “Interact” and eliminating uneven lighting within the stadium, we have contributed to improving the lighting experience for spectators and the broadcast quality of sports broadcasts. “Interact” allows for flexible lighting control, so it is not only possible to easily switch the lighting according to each competition, but also enables a variety of lighting effects including full-color lighting. We have contributed to the creation of a “theatrical stadium” that brings together the excitement and emotion of the audience.
* [YouTube] Interact implementation example: Yurtech Stadium Sendai introduction video*
* URL:* https://youtu.be/pYuGiJtzHXY
* About the design of Yurtech Stadium Sendai *
* [Reducing the number of lighting fixtures and introducing LED lighting contributes to energy savings of up to 50%*]
In addition to significantly reducing the number of competition lights in the stadium from 324 before construction to 200, the introduction of LED lighting has reduced power consumption, contributing to energy savings of up to 50%*.
*200 new LED lighting fixtures and 300kw of power consumption compared to 324 existing lighting fixtures and 580kw of power consumption, contributing to significant energy savings of up to approximately 50% (48%)
* [A design unique to a football field that does not cause glare to players of each sport] *
While meeting the top-level illuminance requirements for various sports such as soccer, rugby, and American football, it was designed to minimize glare for the players. Utilizing Signify’s lighting design, which incorporates its knowledge to date, we were able to minimize the number of lighting fixtures and eliminate uneven lighting while taking into consideration the orientation of the lighting fixtures. This not only enhances the lighting experience for spectators, but also contributes to improving the broadcast quality of sports broadcasts.
* [Enables lighting effects and enhances entertainment functions] * In this renovation, we not only installed competition lighting inside the stadium, but also new lighting that illuminates the gates and roof, and by working together, we were able to create a sense of unity within the stadium. By making flexible lighting control possible through intuitive and simple operations, it is now possible to create lighting effects such as light shows, making it possible to hold events that include light shows in addition to competitions. We have contributed to strengthening the entertainment functions, making the facility usable by a wide range of people.
* [Lighting design that integrates Signify’s knowledge] *
Signify’s sports lighting solutions create the optimal lighting environment for the facility, users such as athletes and fans, and the surrounding environment of the facility, based on the knowledge and experience cultivated over many years in projects such as large-scale facilities and international tournaments around the world. In order to achieve this, we are developing a method that utilizes unique digital technology for design and on-site construction. This method involves three-dimensional surveying using digital technology to collect accurate architectural information, the use of a unique sports lighting design software that has been approved for use at large international competitions, and a unique digital construction tool. We are hiring. This not only enables high-dimensional design, but also contributes to reduced construction costs and improved construction accuracy.
In this project, we acquired point cloud data inside and outside of the stadium facility through 3D surveying and created a 3D model that reproduces the current situation, thereby understanding the details of the architecture, topography, and surrounding environment, and solving the customer’s problems. We create lighting designs that solve problems.
In addition, in order to translate the design details into
construction with high precision, we created a unique “digital aiming device” to support construction.
Using our unique design and construction support technology that leverages our long-standing knowledge, we not only create optimal lighting for athletes, but also create a lighting space that concentrates lighting only within the stadium without leaking light into the surrounding environment. I am.
Furthermore, in the design of the lighting, we utilized simulations using 3D models to create a symbolic design in which the entire area is illuminated to highlight the shapes of the roof and pillars. Advance proposal materials
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*About Interact*
“Interact” is an IoT lighting platform. In addition to efficient maintenance and management of lighting systems, it is also possible to easily control highly entertaining lighting effects linked to images and sounds. Interact has already been adopted by many large sports facilities around the world.
* About Yurtech Stadium Sendai *
* [Comment from person in charge: Ryo Sasaki, Director of Nanakita Park Management Office, Sendai City Parks and Green Space
Association/Japan Sports Facilities Group)]*
Yurtec Stadium Sendai is a dedicated football stadium that can host official soccer, rugby, and American football matches.
Nearly 30 years have passed since the stadium opened, and we were considering updating it to LED lighting, which consumes less electricity.
When making the proposal, we were provided with detailed simulations and other materials, so we were able to get a very easy-to-understand image of light.
We believe that the introduction of LED lighting will further enhance the appeal of Yurtech Stadium Sendai, which is said to be a theatrical stadium. We would like to continue working to make watching sports more enjoyable than ever before.
* [Introducing Yurtech Stadium Sendai’s upcoming schedule] * Yurtech Stadium Sendai will have paid viewing seats where you can enjoy fireworks at the “Izumi Citizen Furusato Festival” to be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, and you can enjoy not only the fireworks but also the renewed full-color lighting display. .
In addition, the J2 League Round 29 match between Vegalta Sendai and Iwaki FC is scheduled to be held from 19:00 on Saturday, August 31st, and you will also be able to see the lighting effects.
*About Signify’s stadium/arena lighting*
Overseas, there are stadiums that are home to world-famous soccer clubs Juventus, Ajax, and Bayern Munich, as well as Toyota Stadium and Kobe Noevir Stadium, which hosted the international rugby tournament (2019) in Japan, and Saitama, an international arena. We have installed lighting in large-scale sports facilities such as super arenas in more than 70 countries around the world.
In addition, we are a world leader in sports lighting, working on a number of solutions that meet the strict broadcasting standards that require broadcasting using the latest broadcasting equipment, and are involved in the formulation of various international standards and lighting guidelines for sports federations.
* [Introduced in large facilities for more than half of major international sporting events] *
Stadiums, parks, swimming holes, velodromes, athletes’ village at the International Sports Tournament in London (2012), 6 of 11 venues at the International Sports Tournament in Sochi (2014), Rugby
International Tournament in France (2023) We installed facility lighting for 6 of the 9 venues including the main venue.
In addition, lighting was installed in all eight stadiums for the international soccer tournament in Qatar (2022), and in 10 of the 12 stadiums for the tournament in Russia (2018).
We have also introduced lighting at the F1 competitions in Singapore and Las Vegas (2023).
*About Signify*
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is a company that sells facility lighting, home lighting, and IoT (Internet of Things).
It is the world’s largest company in the field of Internet of Things. With the vision of “drawing out the wonderful potential of lighting and aiming for brighter lives and a better world,” Philips
We offer a variety of brands including Philips products such as “Hue” and the connected lighting system “Interact.”
Data-enabled services create business value and bring about changes not only in homes but also in buildings and urban areas. The company has sales of approximately 6.7 billion euros in 2023, approximately 32,000 employees, and operates in more than 70 countries around the world. Additionally, we have been ranked in the Dow Jones
Sustainability World Index for seven consecutive years since our IPO, and have received an EcoVadis Platinum rating for four consecutive years, placing us in the top 1% of companies covered. Follow Signify news on our Newsroom, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram. Information for investors is available at Investor
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