HIMOINSA has provided a power solution consisting of the installation of four 1015 kVA generator sets to guarantee an uninterrupted power supply at the stadium of the Göztepe football team in the city of Izmir, which plays in the Turkish first division. The aim is to avoid the interruptions during matches caused by grid outages that fans have had to endure during major sporting events in recent years.
A reliable power solution at critical moments during the Göztepe team's matches was one of the main needs expressed by the client for this project. The city of Izmir, in the Esmirna region of Turkey, has a football team that plays mainly in the country's premier league, the Süper Lig. The club's stadium in the Üçkuyular neighbourhood of the Konak district, the Göztepe Gürsel Aksel, has become a landmark in Izmir since its construction in 2020. It is notable for its mixed-use design, which at the same time meets the criteria of UEFA and the Turkish Football Federation. With a capacity of 20,000 people and a total built area of 95,000 square metres, the intention is for the stadium to be used in the future not only as a sports complex, but also as a leisure area with an exhibition arena, sports museum, catering facilities and car park.
HIMOINSA has designed and developed a comprehensive power solution to ensure a reliable electricity supply during matches, a key requirement for events that attract large crowds. The four HMW1015 generator sets installed by the company provide a total power of 3.5 MW, guaranteeing an immediate response to any possible grid outages. This equipment is designed to operate in synchronisation and adapt to the demands of the stadium, ensuring a seamless transition in the event of a power failure.
In order to optimise the running time and efficiency of the system, a fuel storage and distribution infrastructure has been implemented, including:
The system features advanced synchronisation panels, PLC controllers and motorised switches that allow full integration of the generator sets, guaranteeing stability and precise control over the power supply.
Taking into account the location of the stadium and the safety requirements, HIMOINSA has implemented:
As part of the project, HIMOINSA also carried out tests such as the FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), to ensure the correct operation of the generator sets prior to their installation and the official authorisation of the project, in order to comply with the regulations and technical requirements imposed by the authorities. HIMOINSA has been able to provide a solution adapted to accept 100% of the block load, in accordance with the demanding requirements of the tender and the NFPA110 standard. This ensures a stable power supply, especially for the stadium lighting.
The HIMOINSA solution includes an exhaust system designed to guarantee a maximum sound level of 80 dB at a distance of 3 metres, thus meeting the acoustic requirements of the project. The stainless-steel mufflers ensure high noise attenuation resistance and efficiency. In addition, the exhaust pipe has been extended by 28 metres per generator set from the generator room to the outside of the stadium, optimising gas evacuation and system performance.
Thanks to this solution, HIMOINSA has provided the Göztepe Gürsel Aksel Football Stadium with a robust and reliable power system in the event of possible interruptions to the electricity grid. Although the power cuts suffered by the stadium during major football matches in recent years will undoubtedly remain in the collective memory of the fans for years to come, HIMOINSA's power proposal ensures that fans can now enjoy sporting competitions without interruption and that the facilities can maintain their activity at all times.
