Tennis Court Lighting Upgrade – Better Performance

Client: Tennis Club, Southern Melbourne
Project: Outdoor Court Lighting Upgrade 7 Courts
Location: Southern Melbourne, VIC
Date: May, 2025
Objective: Replace ageing metal halide floodlights with high-efficiency High Lumens 400W LED Tennis Court Lights to meet modern illumination standards and improve player visibility.

Background

The Tennis Club operates seven hard-surface courts used daily by members, coaches and local competitions.
The existing 1,000W metal halide fittings had been in service for over a decade. They suffered from long warm-up times, uneven lighting, frequent globe replacements, and high running costs.

The club wanted a lighting solution that would:

Meet Tennis Australia and AS 2560.2.1 lighting guidelines
Provide even illumination across the entire playing surface
Reduce energy consumption and maintenance overheads
Deliver instant, flicker-free performance suitable for night matches and tournaments.

Solution

After a site assessment and photometric modelling, LED EXPO Australia recommended the installation of 4 × 400 W High-Lumens LED Tennis Court Lights per court, a total of 28 lights across all seven courts.

Each fitting delivers up to 160 lumens per watt, producing over 64,000 lumens with a precision asymmetric beam for perfect coverage without glare or overspill.

System Features:

IP66 weatherproof aluminium housing
Optimised asymmetrical beam angles for tennis court layouts
Instant on performance (no warm up delay)
5 year warranty and 100,000 hour lifespan

Installation was completed over one week with minimal disruption to club activities. All poles and wiring were reused where possible to maximise cost efficiency.

Different mounting options

Results

Lighting Performance:
Average court brightness increased from 180 lux (old MH system) to over 400 lux uniform coverage fully compliant with competition-level standards for club and regional play.

Energy Efficiency:
Each High Lumens 400W LED Tennis Court Light replaced a 1,000W metal halide, cutting power use by 60% while providing brighter and more consistent lighting.

Maintenance Savings:
No more globe or ballast replacements. LEDs provide years of reliable, low-maintenance operation.

Player Feedback:
Players immediately noticed clearer ball visibility, improved colour rendering, and reduced glare particularly beneficial for evening coaching sessions and doubles play.

Sustainability Impact:
The club reduced its annual energy consumption by more than 25MWh, aligning with local council sustainability goals and lowering operating costs.