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Lighting and energy

4 companies listed / Updated 19 Aug 2026

Lighting is what makes a padel court sellable in the evening, and energy is one of the biggest running costs of an indoor club. This category covers LED court lighting specialists, solar canopy providers and energy management services for padel facilities.

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Companies in Lighting and energy

ELLITE PADEL

Spain

Perimeter LED lighting system designed specifically for padel courts. Halo-style fixtures integrate into the court structure, manufactured in Spain and installed by premium clubs internationally.

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Leganes, Spain

Spanish manufacturer of LED lighting for padel and racket sports courts, and the FIP official lighting supplier. More than 7,500 installations across over 70 countries, with fixtures ETL certified for the United States and Canada and lighting for events such as Premier Padel and the Hexagon Cup.

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Low Energy Designs

United Kingdom

Sports lighting specialist providing energy-efficient LED systems and lighting design for padel facilities, with installations for UK operators including We Are Padel.

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Schreder

Brussels, Belgium

Global outdoor lighting group providing LED lighting solutions for tennis and padel courts, from recreational facilities to competition-level installations.

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What lux level does a padel court need?

Recreational play is commonly lit to around 300 lux measured at court level, while competition standards call for higher levels, often 500 lux or more. Uniformity matters as much as raw brightness: uneven lighting creates dark corners and glare that players notice immediately. Ask suppliers for a photometric plan showing lux levels and uniformity across your actual court layout, not a generic brochure figure.

Is LED worth the upgrade for older courts?

For clubs still running metal halide or other legacy floodlights, LED usually pays for itself through lower consumption, longer lamp life and instant on and off switching. Instant switching also enables lighting tied to bookings, so empty courts are never lit. When comparing offers, look at fixture efficacy, glare control and the warranty period on drivers as well as the fittings themselves.

Do solar canopies make sense for padel clubs?

A court canopy is a large, unshaded surface, which makes it a natural host for solar panels in sunnier markets. Whether it pays off depends on local electricity prices, feed-in rules and how much of the generation the club can use on site. Treat it as an energy project with its own payback calculation, separate from the decision to cover the court.

FAQ

Common questions

How many light fixtures does a padel court use?

Typical layouts use four to eight fixtures mounted on posts or the court structure, depending on fixture power and whether the court is indoor or outdoor. The photometric plan determines the exact count.

Can lighting be linked to the booking system?

Yes. Many clubs connect lights to their booking or access control platform so courts light up only for paid reservations. This is one of the simplest energy savings available to a club.

Does court lighting disturb neighbors?

It can. Outdoor courts near housing should specify fixtures with good glare and spill control, and many municipalities set curfews or lux limits at the property line. Address this at the permit stage.

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