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Yas Marina Circuit racetrack viewed from above lit with clear and purple LED lights.

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Yas Marina Circuit LED Upgrade

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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UAE Embraces TLC for LED® For Sustainable Success at Yas Marina Circuit

The Challenge

In 2009, Yas Marina Circuit made history with a cutting-edge lighting system that allowed the track to host the world’s first twilight run of a Formula One™ event. Fast-forward nearly 15 years, and the facility team continues to innovate. With its original Musco lighting system coming close to the end of its useful life — and the UAE pursuing an ambitious initiative to reduce carbon emissions — the team at Yas Marina Circuit needed an upgraded system built for safety, speed, style, and sustainability.

The Solution

After evaluating the lighting systems at several of the world’s most renowned street racing courses – including Jeddah Corniche Circuit (Saudi Arabia), Bahrain International Circuit (Bahrain), and Losail International Circuit (Qatar) – the team at Yas Marina Circuit renewed their relationship with Musco. The facility’s new Total Light Control – TLC for LED™ system has more than 4,300 fixtures, including color-changing pole accent lights, color-changing luminaires, and newly developed LED fixtures with Mirtran™ technology designed specifically for racing.

For added peace of mind, Musco’s comprehensive parts and labor warranty eliminates all maintenance costs for the system until the year 2033.

The system has generated praise from drivers and fans, including those who participated in the F1® Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 on Sunday, Nov. 26.

“The 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit was the largest to date, with all eyes on Abu Dhabi. This remarkable moment in the country’s history was only possible with the concerted effort of stakeholders including Musco. We thank Musco for their unwavering support through the 2023 Formula One season—their work was truly phenomenal, both operationally and commercially, helping to create memorable experiences for our guests.”

Steven Umfreville – Executive Director of Commercial, Ethara

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Project Facts:

System:

  • Total Light Control – TLC for LED® technology for minimized glare and spill
  • New lighting and electrical components retrofit onto over 100 existing Musco poles
  • Show-Light® Pro control package for advanced lighting effects and custom choreographed light shows

Number of Fixtures: 4,329 (including 496 color-changing fixtures)

Energy Savings: More than 30% (compared to previous HID system)

Light Levels: Compliant with Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) guidelines

Let’s Make It Happen, Together

If you’re planning a lighting or sports facility project, there’s a lot to consider. We’ll help guide you through every step of your project – from identifying funding resources and financing options to understanding your long-term warranty after installation.

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