GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The lights are back on at Lambeau.
On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers replaced the 15-year-old stadium lights with new LED models.
Packers spokesperson Aaron Popkey says they will make a big difference.
“With the intensity of the lights, there will be more on the field itself.”
The Packers say the new lights include glare control to reduce intensity for spectators.
A helicopter helped with the installation, and that got the attention of the people watching.
“Once in a lifetime opportunity I think,” said Alisha Schlosser of Lena.
Micah Nicol was visiting the area from Ohio.
“It really looks incredible. I don’t know how they are getting the helicopter to land where it is supposed to be.”
LED also allows for “no flicker” slow-motion video, which will improve replay views.
The lights will be able to be dimmed for special events as well.
The new system includes 296 fixtures at 414 kilowatts each. That’s a reduction from the old 648-fixture, 1,065-kilowatt system.
“We got 15 years out of the last system, so this is the new technology,” said Popkey.
