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SOGA Lighting has been designing and manufacturing patented LED Fixture since 2015.
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Latest company news about Beyond the Wattage: How Traditional Lights Drain Energy and Budgets Alike
2025-09-26

Beyond the Wattage: How Traditional Lights Drain Energy and Budgets Alike

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But that’s only what you see on the label. The truth? Traditional Metal Halide and HPS fixtures actually consume 2–4* more energy and costs than their wattage suggests. Between ballast losses, rapid lumen depreciation, constant maintenance at 30m heights, and poor light quality that forces over-lighting, the real price goes far beyond electricity. What looks like “just watts" is, in reality, a drain on your budget, manpower, and facility performance. 1. The Energy Trap: More Than Just Watts A 1000W Metal Halide is not 1000W—it’s 1150W with ballast losses. Switching to a 400W LED Sports Light delivers equal (or better) brightness at a fraction of the energy. Example: Metric Metal Halide LED Fixtures 140 140 Operating 200 days/year * 6 hours/day 200 days/year * 6 hours/day Electricity cost $0.12/kWh $0.12/kWh Annual cost ~$54,000 ~$18,000 That’s a $36,000 saving every single year. And if your electricity rates are higher, or your facility operates longer hours, the savings multiply fast. 2. The Maintenance Black Hole Traditional lights don’t just burn electricity—they burn through your maintenance budget. Lifespan: Metal Halide 15,000–20,000h vs LED 100,000h Brightness loss: Metal Halide drops 50% output within 7,500h (half-life) Maintenance cost: High-altitude bulb replacement requires cranes, labor, and downtime Over a decade, the cost of replacements, labor, and disruption can easily exceed six figures. LED eliminates this cycle—no more expensive bulb swaps, no more recurring headaches. 3. The Quality Gap: Why Poor Light Costs More Lighting is not only about brightness—it’s about clarity, safety, and experience. HPS CRI: 70 (often >80), delivering sharp visuals and true colors The result? Players perform better with clear visibility Fans enjoy vibrant, professional atmospheres Broadcasters capture high-definition, TV-ready footage Low-quality light doesn’t just look bad—it forces you to install more fixtures to compensate, driving costs higher. The Invisible Losses Add Up When you look beyond the wattage, here’s what traditional stadium lighting really costs you: Energy waste: 2–4* more than the rated power Maintenance burden: recurring replacements & manpower Performance penalty: poor visibility, more fixtures, dissatisfied fans The Smarter Choice: LED Sports Lighting Upgrading to LED is no longer optional—it’s a strategic investment. Save 50–70% on energy Cut maintenance costs to near-zero Provide world-class light quality for athletes, fans, and broadcasts Support global sustainability goals It’s not just lighting—it’s the future of sports facilities. The Bottom Line Traditional lights cost far more than their wattage suggests. They bleed budgets, drain manpower, and downgrade experiences. LED lights, by contrast, give you: Better light Lower cost Smarter, sustainable future The question is: How much longer can your stadium afford to pay for invisible losses? Have you upgraded to LED yet? What was the biggest impact—energy savings, reduced maintenance, or improved light quality? Share your story below
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