Groundskeeping Journal Issue 17 2023 | Page 63

The revolutionary Complete Light Spectrum ( CLS ) variable spectrum technology will be used , which is the most advanced lighting technology to guarantee the perfect state of conservation of the natural grass .
• It is the last element of the Automated Pitch System that Real Madrid has included in the Remodelling of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium .
• It is made up of more than 750,000 LEDs distributed in 6,300 luminaires .
• There are 5 channels of individual brightness adjustment for each colour of the spectrum , from ultraviolet to infrared .
• Assembly will begin as soon as the last match of the 2022-23 football season is over and will be ready for t
• he start of the 2023-24 season .
• For the assembly and fine tuning of the system , 6 teams of workers , electrical and mechanical fitters , will be available to complete the work during the c oming summer , during the break between seasons .
The CLS technology reproduces , in a completely flexible way , the illumination spectrum of sunlight , ranging from ultraviolet to infrared light . Each colour has an effect on the growth and treatment of the grass , so CLS technology can adapt to the needs of the grass at any given moment , and also ensures that the light reaching each section of the pitch , both in intensity and colour , is appropriate and evenly distributed . As a result , the pitch will be kept in perfect condition for sports practice , regardless of the time it remains inside the greenhouse .
The lighting system will consist of 6,300 variable spectrum LED luminaires , with a total of just over 750,000 LEDs , which will be powered by electronic power and control equipment to individually adjust the luminous intensity of the 5 spectral curves corresponding to the colours ultraviolet , blue , white , red and far red ( or infrared ). With this c ontrol system , pre-programmed lighting adjustments can be applied , or individual adjustments can be made per area for more optimised control according to the particular needs of the turf .
“ Our decision to prioritise understanding the growing conditions that turf needs during its life cycle has put RHENAC Sports LED in a unique position to deliver a perfect pitch every time ,” explains Horst Theisen , CEO of RHENAC Sports LED . Rhenac is being distributed by the RSI Sports Group .
• Prior to installation at the stadium , the assembly of the luminaires with their mechanical supports will be carried out at RHENAC Sports Leds ’ facilities in Hennef , Germany .
• A team of five engineers under the direction of a Project Manager and the supervision of Real Madrid will be involved in the entire engineering design process .
Manufacturing a unique system for the natural grass growth lighting in the underground greenhouse of the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium .
Check out the Santiago Bernabeu video www . rhenacsportsled . com
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