Question 1

THE CHALLENGE

Accepted Answer

Deliver complex power infrastructure across a 400m stadium circuit against the clock.

People required a dependable power solution to support a large-scale opening ceremony at Zayed Stadium. Such events demand power across multiple critical zones simultaneously.

Powerlock cabling had to be distributed across the full 400-metre stadium circumference, not only at ground level but also to the roof.

The location of the generator farm added further challenge, requiring precise routing, careful load balancing and strict adherence to safety standards throughout.

Initial power to the roof had to be live within five days to enable rehearsals to begin as scheduled.

Question 2

THE SOLUTION

Accepted Answer

A fully engineered multi-zone power system with 15km of Powerlock cabling supporting stage, roof, broadcast and operations

Following a detailed site assessment, our people designed a bespoke multi-zone power distribution system for Zayed Stadium. The solution was structured across three dedicated power zones to ensure reliability and effective load segregation across the venue.

2.5 MVA show power delivered via 5 × 500 kVA generators, 1 MVA BOH power delivered via 2 × 500 kVA generators, and a dedicated supply of 250 kVA broadcast power was setup.

To deliver this, Aggreko deployed 15 kilometres of Powerlock cabling, including multiple long-distance runs to both the main stage and the stadium roof. Each roof run extended approximately 200 metres per level, traversing four levels at height and looping the stadiumʼs 400-metre perimeter from the generator farm.

Question 3

THE IMPACT

Accepted Answer

Reliable power, delivered at scale - enabling a seamless opening ceremony

Aggrekoʼs solution provided stable, uninterrupted power across all critical zones, enabling the opening ceremony to proceed exactly as planned. By energising the roof and completing the full multi-zone installation within the required five-day timeframe, Aggreko removed a significant operational risk from the production schedule and provided the client with confidence at a critical stage of delivery.

Our people ensured that performance remained consistent, controlled and dependable throughout. This allowed People to focus entirely on delivering a world-class production, confident that power would not be a limiting factor.

It reinforces Aggrekoʼs role as a trusted partner for high-profile, time-critical productions, delivering solutions that go beyond standard power provision.

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Powering a world-class opening ceremony: multi-zone power delivery at Zayed stadium

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