Blue Light Magazine Highlights Solar Panel Theft

Solar panels for use as part of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system whether residential or commercial, are still a large expense and an integral part of the system.  Theft of such panels is causing substantial financial setbacks and interruptions in power sources from large-scale solar farms and parks.  To combat this threat of theft and vandalism, new security measures are being taken.

Various solar farms throughout the UK have installed the new security measures.  Technologies from 3 different companies have been combined to form one awesome surveillance package and system.  A video management system, thermal cameras, and video analytics software are all working cohesively to form a solution.  Testing is in process before the new system is released for personal use, but research is showing it is affective in detecting human intruders and identifying security breaches without additional persons stationed at the solar farms.

Since the system can be accessed online, there is no need for security additions at the premises other than the thermal cameras.  Human intruders are identified by body heat and can be easily distinguished from animals by stride and gait.  Motion sensors can also tell the difference in humans or wind rustling bushes so the system will not alert unless a true threat is detected.  Verbal warnings are then issued over a loud speaker system and if the threat is not deterred police can be called in to assist and investigate.

A surveillance system, that is additionally smart, such as this new technology, will be very cost effective.  The reduction of theft and vandalism cost is the highest cost savings, yet the upfront cost is very low to install such a system also.  There is no need for added personnel to increase payroll and benefits expense, and the ability to authenticate a threat before alerting will save in false-alarm costs.

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