Under-soil heating is a method used in various sports stadia which heats the underside of the pitch to avoid any elements from bad weather, such as snow and ice, from building up and ultimately helps the club avoid having to postpone any matches.

What is Undersoil electrical heating?

A solution is the electric under-soil heating by Hemstedt. The advantages are obvious: No maintenance cost or running costs through frequently new water and anti-freeze agents. ... The generated electricity can be stored in modern battery storage systems and can be used to power the under-soil heating and the floodlights.

How long does undersoil heating take to work?

Wind chill conditions may also influence the performance of the system, especially if a site is open to the elements. In a severe winter, it can usually be expected that undersoil heating would be required for anything up to two months whilst, in a mild winter, thirty to forty days would be more likely.