Ajdovščina showcases Slovenia’s and the Balkans’ first pneumatic telescopic stadium lighting, setting a new benchmark for safe, low-impact illumination. Masts from 18,6–22,4 m rise only for events and retract to 6 m. External louvres protect homes and the airfield, while Signify ArenaVision LED 3.5 gen with Dynalite controls delivers UEFA-grade, energy-efficient performance. It sets a regional benchmark in sustainable sports lighting.
Pneumatic Mast Stadium Lighting in Ajdovščina
AJDOVŠČINA, SLOVENIA
“This innovation brings top-tier sports lighting and ensures air traffic safety, showcasing how technology and responsibility go hand in hand."
David Šket
CTO, Javna razsvetljava d.d.
Customer challenge
UEFA-level lighting on 8 pneumatic telescopic masts was required. The system had to use lightweight luminaires to ensure smooth mast movement and long-term reliability as extreme local winds can reach up to 200 km/h. Use of external louvers and optics for glare and spill control, was needed due to airfield and near residential buildings. This required a reinforced design, luminaire number optimization, while touch-screen control lets operators adjust lighting levels based on mast position, creating a safe, efficient and standards-compliant solution.
The solution
AreaVision LED 3.5 gen, Dynalite controller and Dynalite Touch Screen delivered smart UEFA-level lighting with low glare and spill. Pneumatic telescopic masts adapt height to needs, ensuring safety for air traffic and users in all weather conditions without light spillage. Advanced optics and external louvers have helped optimize number of luminaries from 96 to 64 providing low weight and precise illumination for setting a benchmark in innovative, energy-smart sports lighting project in Balkan and greater area.
Team
Certified System Integrator: Javna razsvetljava d.d.
Lighting Designer: Daniel Coada, Miha Rocnik, Signify
Client / end user: ND Primorje Ajdovščina
Products
Arena Vision LED 3.5 gen with ZVP418 EXTERNAL LOUVER
Dynalite DALI controller DDBC320-DALI
Dynalite touch panel PDTS
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