What did this O&M customer need?
A battery storage company needed a specialist comapny to protect their battery energy storage site (BESS).
In summary, with the site nearing completion, they required a monitored system to detect & deter threats.
At the same time, it had to be reliable and cost-effective, especially replacing the need for guards.
Here’s an overview of the customer needs:
- Prevent disruption to operations caused by trespass or vandalism
- Protect expensive battery storage equipment
- Replace static guarding with remote security monitoring
- Provide camera coverage, especially across the entire perimeter
- Reduce the risk of theft and downtime
Altogether, after considering these challenges, we booked a full site survey and risk inspection.
What are the risks to revenue & operations?
One of our experienced BESS site security experts visited the location to assess the risks.
Altogether, we reviewed all areas of the site layout, access points, and nearby risk factors to inform the security plan.
- Key risks included intruders entering on foot or via vehicles
- Equipment sabotage could especially lead to significant financial losses
- Tampering with the BESS site equipment could disrupt the energy supply
- Unsecured areas left the site open, especially to thieves & trespassers
- Revenue and reputation were at risk from known threats
In summary, this approach allows our system design team to advise on the right system.
Moreover, it’s about ensuring all risks are addressed and sites are secure.
This is especially important for BESS sites due to the nature of the operations.
Following the survey, we designed a remote security solution tailored to the site’s needs.
What did our security specialists recommend?
To provide round-the-clock battery storage site protection, we proposed a remote CCTV monitoring and detection system.
Furthermore, this approach keeps operating costs low while enabling a fast response to threats.
- CCTV cameras are monitored remotely by trained operators
- Audio challenge to deter would-be intruders
- Perimeter detection using active infrared beams
- TOA loudspeakers for live voice warnings
- Keyholder response protocol deals with confirmed threats
To summarise, this suggested system offers active protection from key threats.
Moreover, revenue is protected, and site operators get the peace of mind they need.
Installing the monitored CCTV & perimeter detection system
Our engineers installed a complete remote CCTV monitoring solution using reliable, proven security devices
- IP CCTV cameras with motion-triggered alerts
- Takex active infrared beams to detect perimeter breaches
- TOA loudspeakers installed for remote audio deterrent
- Cameras installed to cover key access routes and storage areas
- Latly, combined with our CCTV monitoring station for 24/7 response
Altogether, this solution gives the client total coverage of their site, backed by fast response and real-time threat detection.
All in all, this system meant they didn’t have to employ expensive onsite guards.
Related security services for the renewables industry
We install systems, especially for solar farms, battery storage and other renewable sites.
Moreover, these solutions reduce risk, protect equipment and the energy supply.
Thinking about your options? Explore our related services below:
- Battery storage site security systems
- Security for renewable energy sites
- Perimeter security systems
An energy site security expert will contact you to discuss next steps and begin the process.
