Environment & Energy | Wednesday 10 April, 2019 11:18 am |

Sports arenas around the world attract those seeking the thrill and excitement of winning. These arenas vary in their efforts to adopt the best standards and specifications, starting with location all the way to architectural design, public services, safety and security requirements, and accessibility at more than 120 dedicated facilities around the world.

Sports arenas consume a great deal of energy and water resources, which results in emissions and waste that impact the environment. Therefore, there are solutions and programs that are applied to sustain these establishments, prolong their lifespan, and enhance their eco-friendliness. Such is the case with AEG Arenas across the United States, where officials seek the help of Schneider Electric experts to ensure meeting the highest operational standards and employing the most efficient infrastructure, thus guaranteeing the safest and most efficient environment for more than 100 million guests received at AEG Arenas every year.

In this context, Schneider Electric initially worked on studying and treating the facility in terms of design, energy consumption and operational efficiency, as well as factors that contribute to the comfort of visitors, such as ventilation systems, lighting, and others. The company then developed an integrated arena development plan through its IoT EcoStruxure™ systems, which provide an online platform for clients employing low and medium voltage equipment and maximize value in regards to safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. The systems also employ the latest IoT, mobility, sensory and cybersecurity systems to provide innovation at all levels. This includes all connected devices such as surveillance systems and electricity, thereby enabling AEG to manage and operate power, water and utility systems at the lowest possible costs.

Schneider Electric President in Saudi Arabia and Yemen Mr. Najib Al-Naim noted that Schneider Electric is a pioneer in the field of digital transformation and data automation and management; offering all the sustainability requirements for different types of buildings, sports arenas, and mixed-use leisure facilities.

Al-Naim explained that Schneider Electric has helped AEG set realistic sustainability objectives for its sports and leisure facilities across the United States, improving energy efficiency across 59 venues to up the game for fans and entertainers , in addition to equipping them with more efficient means of generating and consuming gas and electric power, which is a key operating requirement. The company also offered its EcoStruxure™ Facility Advisor Consultation Solutions, which helped AEG arenas to raise total resources' rationalization up $ 3 million so far.

Schneider Electric currently manages the mechanism for reducing energy consumption and preserving the internal environment in AEG arenas as much as possible, in addition to installing energy conservation tools and systems in many parts of the establishment, which helped AEG achieve its 2020 sustainability objectives.