A pitch that works for a variety of sports is one way to use public space wisely, but this Dutch multi-surface field is taking this concept to another level. The Cablean Sportveld is a sports pitch that converts into a giant solar panel when not in use. At the push of a button it can also be turned into an advertisement.
While many sports arenas and stadiums are fit for a number of different events, this multi-surface field helps the public, the private sector and the environment. It can do this because it uses a trilon system, the same mechanism that makes advertisement hoardings switch between messages. Using strips attached to a 3-sided axel, the Eindhoven pitch serves as an astro-turf sports pitch, a synthetic grass field and a solar farm. In the future it could also be ad space.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Multi-surface Solar Panels
- Multi-functional solar panel surfaces that can be adapted to different purposes.
- Trilon System Mechanisms
- Innovative mechanisms such as trilon systems can help serve multiple purposes in one space.
- Sports Marketing Opportunities
- Transforming sports pitches into advertisements can create new marketing opportunities.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sports and Recreation
- Incorporating sustainable features such as solar panels into public sports facilities.
- Renewable Energy
- Developing solar panel technology that can be integrated into multipurpose public spaces.
- Advertising and Marketing
- Exploring new advertising opportunities through multipurpose public spaces such as sports pitches and parks.
