On September 7, 2019, AHOY Rotterdam is the place for the event that focuses on challenges within sports, knowledge sharing and networks. During this informative and valuable day, the visitor follows an interactive program including workshops. All challenges within the sports sector are addressed. After the Sport Expo, everyone goes home more successfully. Masterclasses, training and product presentation and get in touch with business partners within the sport.
We will also be there.
Mr. Erik Swennen, CTO at AAA-LUX, will give a presentation on LED lighting. We can also be found at booth # 65
Provide ease of use and extra savings by linking light control and hanging board
Maximum savings are now possible by linking your court reservation board – via KNLTB or All United – to the controls of AAA-LUX. This allows members to reserve a court, after which the lighting is automatically switched on and off. The light only goes on on the courts where the game is played and no longer than necessary.
More control and insight into energy consumption
The InControl system from AAA-LUX gives you full control over the light and also provides online insight into your energy consumption and real-time status of your lighting.
We help you make the link. The link can be realized quickly, and we would like to help you. In the context of GDPR, we can inform you that no personal data is shared with us.
National Sport Trade Fair 2019
Visit us at the National Sport Trade Fair 2019!
Are you responsible for the sports sector within your municipality (at both policy and manager level), are you on the board of a sports association, or do you support your sports association in another way (think of association manager, accommodation manager, equipment manager, committee member or trainer )? Then the National Sport Trade Fair is for you!
During this fair you will come into contact with suppliers and service providers who can support your municipality and / or sports association with facility tenders and you will discover the latest innovations in the sports world.
We will also be there!
AAA-LUX will hold a knowledge session in which we inform you about ‘Making your sports accommodation more sustainable with regard to LED sports field lighting’.
This takes place at 3:30 PM.
You will also find us at booth # 225 where we will be happy to inform you further. You can register via this link !
BOSA subsidy scheme adjusted!
In 2020, the BOSA subsidy scheme will change compared to 2019
The BOSA scheme (promotion of the construction and maintenance of sports facilities) subsidizes 20% of the costs for the construction or maintenance of sports facilities. When a sustainable investment is made, such as the purchase of AAA-LUX LED sports field lighting, as a sports association you are entitled to an additional 10% subsidy. In 2020 you can therefore receive a total of 30% subsidy on your investment in LED lighting!
First come, first served!
For the year 2020, a total budget of € 80 million is available for the BOSA subsidy scheme. For every sports club there are equal opportunities to claim a subsidy within the budget. However, it is true that the club that completes the application first is also more likely to claim the subsidy. If you are planning to invest in LED lighting, you would therefore do well not to wait until the end of the year. AAA-LUX has a lot of experience in applying for a subsidy for LED sports field lighting, we are happy to share this experience with you! Please rest assured Contact for more information or tailor-made advice.
Amount of the investment
To be eligible for the BOSA scheme, your subsidy application must contain at least € 5,000. With a sustainable investment, which therefore includes the purchase of LED lighting, this amounts to 30% of the total investment. That minimum investment therefore includes € 16,667. The total investment must be made within a maximum period of 12 months. For investments above € 25,000, 80% of the subsidy amount is paid in advance, the remaining 20% will be made available after completion.
Support
AAA-LUX is fully aware of the subsidy schemes regarding LED lighting and has a lot of experience in successfully completing subsidy applications, we are happy to share this knowledge with you. If you want to claim a subsidy through the BOSA scheme, it is best to take action as soon as possible, because the subsidy budget is divided in the order of receipt of complete applications. Please feel free to contact us for support in the application or for tailor-made advice!
source: DUS-I (Service Implementation Subsidies to Institutions)
Less luminaires required for a perfect light image
GEN 7 Luminaires
The new Generation 7 luminaires from AAA-LUX combine a higher light output with the possibility to prevent light nuisance. More and more people are faced with light nuisance, making the light nuisance regulations increasingly important and demanding.
The perfect Lighting solution
In addition, AAA-LUX has found a good solution with GEN 7 to provide tennis clubs with a perfect lighting solution. This is to continue to meet the requirements of light quality with as few luminaires as possible. This is a challenge that AAA-LUX can fulfill well, together with our installing partners.
More info
If you would like more information about the possibilities at tennis clubs as well as information about light nuisance and the tightened CIE150 guideline of the NSVV, please contact us: sales@aaa-lux-lighting.com or call: 040-782 02 72
AREALUX becomes AAA-LUX Australia
6 years ago, AAA-LUX led the way in changing sports field lighting into LED on Australian soil. Now it is time to take the next step. Arealux has been AAA-LUX distribution partner since October 2017 and is now to become AAA-LUX AUSTRALIA making it a full member of the AAA-LUX lighting organisation.
Closer to the customer
“We aim to be closer to the
customer”, says Peter Vermaas, CCO at AAA-LUX. “Our headquarters in the
Netherlands is quite distant from Down Under. Having our feet on the ground in
Brisbane is an important step to support our customers better and faster. We
are extremely confident in Michael Read’s team to further grow our sustainable
footprint in Australia”. This development is part of AAA-LUX’s desire to expand
brand awareness. Michel Read, managing director at AAA-LUX Australia: “AAA-LUX
has done 2.500 projects in over 50 countries in the world. We are everywhere
but our success is accompanied with a limited brand recognition. It is time we
change that in Australia”.
AAA-LUX
Founded in 2005 in Eindhoven,
the Netherlands, by 2009 AAA-LUX had the world first to offer a full retrofit
for 2.000 Watt conventional luminaires. Over the next 11 years it became the
first in many things: illuminating a sports stadium with LED; supporting a TV
broadcasted tournament with LED; and enabling LED lighting on 45 meter high
masts.
AAA-LUX Australia managing
director Michael Read: “In 2014 AAA-LUX entered the market and now after 6 six
years we are happy to become part of the AAA-LUX family. The Australian market
is ready for the next step.”
The south of Estonia is a peaceful place with beautiful lakes surrounded by forests. The narrow roads guide people to get here and enjoy the weekend or a well-deserved holiday. You would not expect it to be a showcase for high power LED luminaires. Over four hundred of them have been applied by AAA-LUX, in cooperation with VIRU Elektrikaubandus, illuminating several sports facilities while respecting mother nature. These projects represent what AAA-LUX is all about.
Tehvandi Sports Center
Otepää is considered the winter capital of Estonia. With its biathlon, ski jump and cross country facilities as well as its specialized athlete hotel, Tehvandi Sports Center plays a central role. In 2019 the facilities have been prepared for international sports events. Last winter the European Championships Biathlon and Cross Country was cancelled, due to lack of snow. Thankfully there are many more events to come.
Low weight and wind surface
The two stadiums at Tehvandi were illuminated for 1.000lx. The football stadium is prepared for the start and finish in cross country and biathlon. The neighbouring biathlon arena was extended with a new penalty area. Five new stadium masts were used but the seven masts at the biathlon arena could be re-used thanks to the low weight and wind surface of AAA-LUX luminaires. “This is what made us more interesting over the competition”, says Michel van Dooren, AAA-LUX’ business development manager. “It gave the installer the head start in terms of total price level”.
Optimum use of funds and energy
But there is more to it than cost alone. Being able to offer quality lighting for the different purposes, requires specific types of luminaires. Narrow beam for 30 meter high masts at the stadium, and wide beam in the forest where the four kilometer ski track was illuminated. Sten Sooäär, project manager at VIRU Elektrikaubandus: “Different levels where requested for recreational use and training as well as for official competition. With extra intensity near the dozens of camera positions, providing clear TV images for Eurosports and other international TV broadcasting purposes”. VIRU made these plans together with AAA-LUX that led to the most optimum use of funds and energy.
Ease of use
An important aspect is dynamic controls. To minimize the burden on flora and fauna the philosophy of AAA-LUX is to illuminate only the location needed, at the time needed, at the level needed … and not more than that. Van Dooren: “Our luminaires can be controlled individually or in groups of luminaires, for a specific sector while the rest is switched off. Also per sector the required light level can be chosen. There are over 10 sectors divided over the stadiums and the tracks in the forest. When machines have created snow at specific tracks, only these tracks are lighted so athletes easily know where to go”.
Kääriku sports and leisure centre
Sooäär: “This project came on our path because of an earlier project nearby, at Kääriku Spordikeskus which is just 10 minute drive from here”. Kääriku had the same installer who was convinced of our products. The Kääriku sports and leisure centre, located in the middle of a stunningly beautiful area, was the first project of AAA-LUX with VIRU. It was done in three phases. At the end of 2015, early 2016 the tennis courts, volleyball fields and the playing areas where illuminated. Phase 2 in 2018 was the football field down the road and in 2019 the athletics facilities situated at the edge of the lake was illuminated. Today a high class athletics track stands with an artificial sports field in the middle. It completes the number of sports that Kääriku offers the guests in their hotels in the middle of this sports environment.
Lowest total project cost
“For this project we searched for an easy-to-use LED luminaire and we found it with AAA-LUX in The Netherlands. The difference with other LED manufacturers is that AAA-LUX can use the same masts as conventional lighting”, says Sooäär. “A large portion of the total budget is for infrastructure as in masts, cabling and installation cost. Where some LED manufacturers focus on the lowest priced luminaires, the vision of AAA-LUX is to have the lowest total project cost. That is clearly not the same thing. It means we can re-use old masts and when we buy new ones, standard masts are easily capable to handle the mechanical stress applied by these luminaires. So the total investment is lower which obviously is beneficial for the end-customer”.
Smart controls
Here also many
features of the smart controls are used. Each sports field has its own group,
so you can switch power and select the right lighting level from a central
control room. And thanks to radio frequency communication, it is easy to locate
the luminaires at the football field, which is 200m down the street. Also here
providing the light that is needed without wasting energy. Dynamic controls
reduced the carbon footprint by 60 – 80% compared to the conventional lighting
equivalent.
For AAA-LUX the South of Estonia is an example of the company’s vision. Van Dooren: “Being smart is needed to make money and exist as a company. Keeping in touch with nature is the core of our companies vision. This beautiful place combines both elements perfectly well.
Video: Top tier facilities in Malaysia
Next step made
AAA-LUX is well underway with illumination series of football accommodations in Malaysia. These high level fields are rented out to clubs and individual groups. After establishing a pilot recently the next step has been made to support their goal to drive the ecosystem of football in Malaysia by establishing top tier football facilities and through this “making football more accessible for the people ultimately creating unity through our beloved common sport”. AAA-LUX is pleased and thankful to be a part of this.
Location Kuala Lumpur
Since a couple of years AAA-LUX has a location in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Besides local production it is the sales hub for Malaysia and the surrounding countries. The presence has led to a number of cooperation with national organisations. These nice projects are the outcome of that. It shows what we are capable of.
Change in attitude
AAA-LUX Malaysia Managing Director Shi Chai Chong: Using stadium-alike-mast constructions is quite common in this region. It is a result of the use of a high number of low priced low power luminaires. For this weight and wind load we need strong masts. Our quest in this region is to change the attitude because in the end you spend more for a modest light quality. With AAA-LUX, much more cost efficient masts can be used, which – besides the high quality lighting – leads to a lower total project price. “It is not so easy to break through this culture but we are getting there”, says Mr. Chong.
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is success”
Both the professional as well as the recreational sports world, has come to an almost full stop. The Olympic Games and the European Championships Football have been postponed. Sports accommodations are temporarily closed and airports and seaports have reduced traffic. While the global measures to contain Covid-19 have significant effects, AAA-LUX sympathizes with customers and partners in all sectors.
We have taken all necessary measures at the factories and offices in The Netherlands, Malaysia and Australia, to minimize health risks for everyone involved.
For some it is crucial to know that AAA-LUX supports ongoing activities. A large part of the supply chain is in operation and AAA-LUX is able to supply LED luminaires at short notice. We offer remote sales and after sales support.
Please stay healthy and supportive of each other.
Feel free to give us a call when needed.
Our partner from Abatec (CZ) taking safety measures while working.
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