A landmark certified lighting installation is established at ESA Tennis Arques, and the Rafael Nadal Academy project is underway next.

BLARINGHEM, France / SHENZHEN, China — July 2, 2026
UnicornLite, a leading manufacturer of professional LED sports lighting solutions, today announced that its flagship Linear G3 Tennis Court Light  for a landmark tennis court lighting project in Arques, France — the first LED tennis court installation to receive official on-site validation from the Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT).

The project, completed in June 2026 at ESA Tennis Arques in northern France, equipped two outdoor courts with UnicornLite's Linear G3 high-performance tennis court lights. An FFT technical official conducted on-site photometric measurements, verifying compliance with the stringent NF EN 12193 standard for illuminance, uniformity, and glare control.

An FFT technical official conducts on-site photometric testing at ESA Tennis Arques, June 2026. (Credit: La Voix du Nord)

"Receiving FFT validation on our very first French installation is a powerful endorsement of the Linear G3's professional-grade performance," said Nicolas Zhang, General Manager at UnicornLite. "This project demonstrates that our technology meets the exacting standards of one of the world's most respected tennis federations."

ESA Tennis Arques courts illuminated by Linear G3 — first FFT-validated LED tennis court installation in France. (Credit: Nord Littoral)

The installation attracted widespread media coverage across northern France, with Nord Littoral and La Voix du Nord — the region's largest newspaper — publishing dedicated features. La Voix du Nord's headline revealed a compelling next chapter: our partner is now in discussions to equip the courts of the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain — a testament to the growing confidence in the Linear G3 platform.

LINEAR G3:  BORN FOR COMPETITION-GRADE TENNIS LIGHTING

The Linear G3 is purpose-engineered for outdoor tennis court applications, combining:

• Higher Lumen Output — up to 150 lm/W for maximum energy efficiency without compromising brightness
• Advanced Anti-Glare Optics — asymmetric beam distribution eliminates discomfort for players while maintaining uniform court illumination
• Flicker-Free Driver Technology — essential for high-speed ball tracking and broadcast-quality imaging
• NF EN 12193 Compliance — meets Class II (300 lux) and Class I (500 lux) requirements for competitive play
• 50,000+ Hour Lifespan — IP66-rated housing ensures reliable operation in all weather conditions
• 5-Year Comprehensive Warranty

"We designed the Linear G3 from the ground up for the specific demands of tennis," added Nicolas Zhang. "Unlike repurposed stadium lights, every component — from the asymmetric reflector to the flicker-free driver — is optimized for the unique visual requirements of competitive tennis."

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THE ARQUES PROJECT: BY THE NUMBERS

• 2 outdoor hard courts fully retrofitted
• FFT Class II compliance (300 lux average, uniformity ≥ 0.7)
• Energy savings of approximately 65% vs. legacy metal-halide
• Installation completed in under 10 weeks from design to commissioning
• First-ever "Première Nationale" LED tennis lighting system validated by FFT, as reported by L'Indicateur des Flandres

FRENCH MARKET MOMENTUM

France is home to over 7,500 tennis clubs and an estimated 40,000+ outdoor courts, the vast majority of which still rely on aging, energy-intensive metal-halide or sodium-vapor lighting systems. With the FFT actively encouraging clubs to transition to LED technology — and offering subsidies through its equipment support program — the market opportunity is substantial.

Night view of FFT-validated Linear G3 installation at Arques. (Credit: Orange Actu / Nord Littoral)

ABOUT UNICORNLITE

UnicornLite is a professional LED lighting manufacturer specializing in high-performance sports and idustrial lighting solutions. With deep expertise in optical design, thermal management, and smart control systems, UnicornLite delivers products that meet the most demanding international standards, including NF EN12193, EN12193, and various federation-level certifications across Europe, the Mid-east, and Asia-Pacific.

For more information, visit https://www.unicornlite.com/

Related News Links：

Nord Littoral (June 24, 2026) — "Arques: un procédé unique et innovant sur deux courts de tennis, validé par la FFT" https://www.nordlittoral.fr/289771/article/2026-06-24/photos-et

La Voix du Nord (June 25, 2026) — "Avant d'équiper ceux de Rafael Nadal, un spécialiste de l'éclairage teste son modèle sur les terrains de tennis d'Arques" https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/1715609/article/2026-06-25/avant-d-equiper-ceux-de-rafael-nadal-un-specialiste-de-l-eclairage-teste-son

Ville d'Arques — Government Facebook https://www.facebook.com/villedarques/posts/1497900809045102/