Power Supply for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
To successfully host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa,
the Local Organising Committee (LOC) required a power supply solution of the highest
quality. With the games enjoyed by millions around the world, any
interruptions to the power supply for the
broadcast of the games could have had a negative effect on both
FIFA and the LOC. Spread across 10 stadiums in 9 cities, the
distribution of high quality power to all stadiums and an
international broadcast center was a critical issue to be
considered by the LOC.
Working in partnership with Shanduka Group, Aggreko designed a
70 MVA power supply package that provided both
technical and domestic power. A fully redundant technical
power supply of 28 MVA of power was provided for
the uninterrupted broadcast of the tournament to viewers around the
world. A domestic power package of 42 MVA in total was distributed
across the 10 stadiums for the reliable operation of the stadiums
and their facilities during the tournament. A total of 253 power generators were supplied to the 10 stadiums
and International Broadcast Center along with technicians and
engineers who operated and maintained the various sites to produce
a continuous and reliable power supply. Aggreko provided the LOC
with a complete power supply package which
included everything from design and mobilisation to operation and
decommissioning.
Power Supply - Technical
Aggreko provided 28 MVA of high quality power for the television
and radio broadcast of the tournament which transmitted the feeds
globally. Power packages were installed at broadcasting hubs at
each of the 10 stadiums. The International Broadcast Centre (IBC)
alone needed 8 MVA of continuous technical power for 24/7
broadcasting.
Power Supply - Domestic
Aggreko installed 42 MVA of distributed power to the ten host
stadiums. The domestic power supply included power to the
accreditation and ticket centres, security checkpoints and the
hospitality stands, food and beverage and merchandising facilities.
Aggreko was also responsible for power to the LED signage
surrounding the football pitches at each stadium.
Why was Aggreko Chosen to Supply Power?
With the eyes of the world on this tournament, the LOC needed to
be sure they were contracting a power supplier
that had the experience and capability to deliver a world class
power solution. A major factor contributing to the award was the
successful supply of an 18.4 MVA power project for the
Confederations Cup in 2009. This was further supported by Aggreko’s
successful track record of providing turn-key power packages for
the Olympic Games in Beijing and
Vancouver, and other major sporting events such as the Football,
Rugby and Cricket World Cups. Aggreko has established itself as the
power supplier of choice for major event organisers by accumulating
unsurpassed experience in a diverse array of events. The major
events and projects team employed by Aggreko have the necessary
design, engineering and operations expertise to put together power
packages for projects of immense size and complexity. Aggreko’s
reputation as the world leader in temporary power solutions meant
that the LOC was assured that the power would be of the highest
quality, giving them the peace of mind to sit back and enjoy the
games.
- Live broadcast of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa went
out to over 214 countries
- Over 3.18 million fans attended games during the 2010 FIFA
World Cup™ South Africa
- The 10 stadiums had an overall capacity of 559,949
- All 64 matches were broadcast in High Definition, 25 of which
were in 3D 2750 hours of broadcast feed was produced
- Over 30 cameras were used at each stadium