How is the outer shell illuminated?
1,056 (of 2,760) illuminated panels (in white, red or blue) Total area lit: 25,500 square metres 4,250 individual lights Each panel has 4 identical lights (installed in pairs between two lens shaped panels) 25,344 long-life fluorescent tubes with a lifespan of 8,000 hours Total power: approx. 1.47 MW Each 3.5 m long lamp unit contains 6 long-life fluorescent tubes (58W) and 3 starters Red, blue and transparent lenses in each unit allow colour changes An asymmetric parabolic mirror ensures uniform illumination of each panel – max.
