The UK’s largest indoor cricket academy has now opened at the University of Brighton, featuring high-quality, energy-efficient LED lighting supplied by NVC Lighting.
The state-of-the-art complex, which enables aspiring cricketers to develop their talents while earning a degree, is a groundbreaking partnership between the university and Square One Cricket.
TJ Electrical were awarded the lighting contract, and working in partnership with NVC Lighting and local wholesaler Rexel, specified NVC Lighting’s Saturn luminaire – a high-output, rectangular shaped high-bay with sensor and dimming options – as the ideal solution for the project.
Ian Marsh, Contracts Manager at TJ Electrical, who oversaw the project, commented: “Our role was not only to revitalise the space with dynamic lighting but also to ensure full compliance with strict ECB standards, as both national and regional cricket teams could be using the facility.”
“Getting the lighting just right was complex, so we worked with a Rexel engineer and NVC Lighting to plan the lighting design to ensure we were able to meet professional cricket lighting standards.”
The standards mandate 1500 lux (light intensity) for sports facilities, a leap from the standard 500 lux required for office spaces. Uniformity, or the measurement of how evenly light is distributed across an area, was also an important factor as the cricket centre would need to have a uniformity of 0.9. Commercial offices are required to have a uniformity of 0.6.
In addition to meeting the ECB’s standards, the luminaires were chosen for their reliability, flexibility and efficiency. With selectable power and CCT, the panels are non-corrosive and boast NVC Lighting’s trusted seven-year warranty to give additional peace of mind.
With a range of LED lighting that is energy efficient without compromising on performance, NVC Lighting offers installers high-quality products that are easy to install and maintain and can be seamlessly integrated with smart lighting control technology, creating spaces that help athletes maximise their performance and prioritise comfort.
