Calculating the operating costs for LED lighting on a basketball court is a breeze:
Electricity cost (kWh) x required wattage x hours of use.
On average, running LED lights for a basketball court will cost you between $150 and $600 annually if the lights are on for around four hours daily. However, keep in mind that electricity rates can fluctuate based on your location, impacting these figures. Here's a breakdown for better clarity:
- $0.40 – $1.50 per day
- $2.80 – $10.50 per week
- $12.60 – $45.00 per month
The total cost is also influenced by the level of play at your venue. The more competitive the games, the higher the maintenance costs. Here's a quick overview of the different lighting classes:
- Class 1: Designed for pro and college games, requiring top-tier lighting for TV broadcasts and large crowds (over 5,000 attendees).
- Class 2: Tailored for high schools and sports clubs, offering mid-level lighting for smaller audiences (under 5,000 individuals).
- Class 3: Suited for training and recreational clubs, providing basic lighting primarily for the players
| Basketball LED lighting operating costs | Class I | Class II | Class III |
| Foot candle / Lux required | 75 fc. / 750 lux. | 50 fc. / 500 lux. | 20 fc. / 200 lux. |
| Lumens needed | 328.000 | 219.000 | 87.000 |
| Wattage needed | 2500 | 1700 | 700 |
| Cost of use per day (4 hours) | $1,50 | $1,00 | $0,40 |
| Cost of use per month (4 hours) | $45,00 | $30,00 | $13,00 |
| Cost of use per year (4 hours) | $548,00 | $372,00 | $372,00 |
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