How ABB's intelligent solutions are shaping the future of sport vеnues around the world

Over the last couple of years, the concept of a “smart stadium" has garnered more and more popularity, since the operators of the installation realize the possibility to reduce operational costs, while at the same time dealing with the growing ecological requirements of fans, regulators, and athletes. Stadiums continue to adopt more sustainable and intelligent ways to function, by effectively using energy and renewable sources.

“Our comprehensive approach to sports arena automation is centered on the i-bus® KNX solution – an intelligent building automation system based on the globally recognized KNX standard, which connects all electrical components of the facility into a single network. For example, ABB i-bus® KNX controls the lighting throughout the stadium – from the locker rooms and pitch, to the stands and VIP boxes. This comprehensive coverage ensures consistent energy optimization across the entire sports complex – both in public spaces and in operational areas,” ABB Bulgaria announced to BalkanEngineer.com.

This tech turns traditional stadiums into intelligent ecosystems, where lighting, climate control, safety and energy management function in harmony. The system uses energy-saving algorithms, which measure time, natural lighting and total load of the grid, guaranteeing that the installation works with maximum efficiency regardless of events or outside forces.

ABB's i-bus® KNX technology has proven its effectiveness in various markets and in various types of facilities, including large national stadiums to modern multifunctional sports complexes. These include:

• Generali Arena in Austria;
• El Sadar Stadium in Spain;
• Sports facilities in Rio de Janeiro;
• Alpine skiing competitions in Italy;
• Skagerak Arena in Norway;
• Sports complexes in Switzerland, etc.

Photo source: ABB Bulgaria, ABB