About Our Client
Emley FC is a long-standing football club with a rich history and connection to its community. Over the years, the club has sought to improve its facilities to provide the best possible environment for players and fans. Abacus Lighting has proudly supported Emley AFC for approximately 40 years, having originally installed their previous lighting system.
Emley FC is committed to maintaining a high standard of infrastructure to support its players and ensure a great matchday experience. Recognising the importance of efficient, high-quality lighting, the club has always prioritised modernising its facilities all around the ground. This latest project aimed to enhance energy efficiency and light quality while ensuring long-term sustainability.
The Challenge
Emley FC’s old lighting system had become outdated, with issues surfacing more frequently over time. These challenges were escalating to the point where maintaining the system was no longer economically viable. With increased maintenance costs and declining performance, the club was struggling to meet the required lighting standards for competitive matches.
To continue providing a high-quality experience for both players and supporters, Emley AFC required a modern, efficient lighting solution that would not only enhance the quality of light on the pitch but also help reduce energy costs. The club also wanted a system that would be easy to control and maintain while reducing its environmental impact. Thanks to funding from the Premier League Stadium Fund, Emley AFC could move forward with upgrading their system.
The Solution
Abacus Lighting delivered a comprehensive turnkey solution, retrofitting six Challenger 3 LED floodlights and six Challenger 1 LED floodlights onto the club’s existing fixed masts. The installation was completed within the projected timeframe, with Abacus providing prompt responses to any issues that arose during the project. This modern lighting system was designed to deliver high-quality illumination while significantly reducing energy consumption. The new LED system offers superior brightness, uniform light distribution, and improved visibility for players, referees, and spectators alike.
One of the standout features of the new system is its advanced control capabilities, enabling Emley AFC to manage their lighting via a smartphone app. This functionality simplifies operations, allowing the club to easily set schedules, control brightness, and turn the lights on and off without needing to access the physical switch room. This not only enhances convenience but also contributes to further energy savings by ensuring the lights are only used when necessary.
By implementing the latest LED technology, Emley AFC now benefits from a more sustainable and cost-effective solution, reducing its carbon footprint while significantly lowering utility bills.
Testimonial
Andrew Painten, Chairman of Emley AFC, shared his thoughts on the project:
“We’re delighted with the new system – it’s extremely reliable. The biggest impact as well as the quality of light is the cost saving; we already know we have saved around 25% on our utility bills. I personally love the fact we don’t have to run around going behind locked doors and finding switches. Now the switch room is right here on my smartphone, where we can set the lights on and off alongside controlling the brightness, which is a fantastic way of working.”
Additional Information
Product Overview
Challenger 1 LED
The Challenger 1 LED range represents the cutting edge of LED floodlighting. With unrivalled performance and the most low profile design on the market, the Challenger 1 LED is perfect for a large number of applications across many industries.
Product Overview
Challenger 3
The Challenger® 3 delivers an optically precise symmetrical beam specifically designed and suited to stadium floodlighting requirements.
