Solar Power Football Field

Does Real Salt Lake have a solar powered soccer stadium?

The solar powered soccer stadium at America First Field where Real Salt Lake play. Photo courtesy of Real Salt Lake. Millions around the country will gather in front of their screens this weekend to witness the biggest football game of the year, but they may not realize that the Kansas City and Philadelphia teams have solar powered stadiums.

Which sports stadiums use the most solar?

The research shows that the NFL may have the highest percentage of stadiums with solar at 32%, but MLB and the NBA don't trail far behind, tying at 30%. Sports arenas and stadiums are massive venues that typically host more than 65,000 spectators per game, which can result in up to 10 megawatts (MW) of electricity used every game.

How much solar power does a stadium use?

Sports arenas and stadiums are massive venues that typically host more than 65,000 spectators per game, which can result in up to 10 megawatts (MW) of electricity used every game. To put that into perspective, 10 MW of solar electricity is enough to power more than 1,700 homes.

How many people attend solar-powered sporting events a year?

Last year, more than 40 million Americans attended a solar-powered sporting event, according to new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The research shows that the NFL may have the highest percentage of stadiums with solar at 32%, but MLB and the NBA don't trail far behind, tying at 30%.