CLS®: Precision Sunlight Replication for Sustainable Stadium Turf Management
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CLS® is a patented, complete-spectrum LED technology for sustainable turf growth in stadiums. It replicates natural sunlight from sunrise to sunset and uses sensor data to deliver the right spectrum and intensity only when needed. Co-developed with the Technical University of Munich over 12 years of plant-biology R&D, CLS is software-managed and can be integrated with pitch-care systems such as irrigation and heating. From mobile rigs to full-stadium installations, it helps grounds teams improve recovery, density and rooting, to reduce disease pressure, and cut energy, water and chemical inputs.
The Jury‘s Statement
The challenge of ensuring healthy and resilient turf in modern stadiums under limited lighting conditions calls for innovative solutions that precisely replicate natural growing conditions. CLS® is a full-spectrum LED system for turf growth lighting that simulates sunlight from sunrise to sunset and, thanks to intelligent sensors, controls both the spectrum and intensity to meet specific needs. This software-supported technology enables the targeted use of different lighting programmes to promote regeneration, density, root development and disease resistance – whilst reducing resource consumption. Integration into existing maintenance processes creates a sustainable, efficient and reproducible solution that meets the requirements of modern sports facilities and ensures natural growth even under difficult conditions.
