Project Overview
Newlands Lawn Tennis Club (Newlands LTC) recently completed a lighting upgrade across its indoor tennis facilities, replacing an ageing fluorescent installation with BELL Lighting's Skyline Padel LED fittings.
Delivered by Glasgow Electrical Testing, the project has transformed light quality across the courts, helping the club meet tournament lighting requirements while significantly reducing energy consumption and operating costs.
The Challenge
The original lighting installation had been in place since the tennis hall was constructed approximately 20 years ago. Using fluorescent tube fittings, the system had become increasingly unreliable, with some luminaires no longer functioning and noticeable variations in light levels across the courts.
With member experience and facility performance both affected, a modern lighting solution was required.
The Solution
Following an assessment of the facility's requirements, Glasgow Electrical Testing proposed replacing the existing fluorescent system with BELL Lighting's Skyline Padel LED fittings.
Each court was fitted with 10 Skyline Padel luminaires, positioned with 5 fittings on either side of the court.
The new installation represents a significant reduction in the number of luminaires required. Previously, each court was illuminated by 40 fluorescent tubes, with 20 tubes positioned on either side. The new design achieves substantially higher performance using just a quarter of the previous number of light sources.
The Skyline Padel fittings were selected to provide consistent illumination across the playing surface, helping the club achieve the required light levels for tournament play while enhancing visibility for members.
The Results
The upgrade has delivered immediate benefits for both the club and its players.
Improved Light Quality
Despite using significantly fewer fittings, the new installation delivers approximately double the previous light levels. Players now benefit from crisp, consistent lighting that makes it easier to track the ball during play.
Reduced Energy Consumption
Per court, power consumption has been reduced from 8.8kWh to 2.8kWh, representing a 68% reduction in energy usage. This reduction is expected to save the club approximately £15,000 per year in electricity costs, while also significantly reducing its carbon footprint.
Customer Feedback
The project has been well received by the club, with positive feedback for both the lighting performance and installation process.
