VCS offers tailored protection for your solar farm

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This year again, copper thieves are striking at solar farms. They struck at a solar farm in Zuidbroek in early February. The company suffered considerable financial losses as a result. VCS is committed to fighting copper thieves at solar parks. And prevents damage to your solar farm.

The damage amount in the first report was already estimated at over €11,000. This amount rises further due to indirect damage. With 30 per cent of the solar panels switched off, less or no power is generated. As a result of this incident, SunBrouck is investigating options for camera surveillance at their solar farm. To prevent theft in the future.

Extensive experience of VCS

VCS has extensive experience with Camera Surveillance at solar parks. With us, you get a tailor-made solution. So that security at your solar farm is guaranteed. You do not incur damage due to vandalism. And you are assured of continuity. Thanks in part to the deployment of smart cameras.

Take immediate action

Our advanced surveillance systems use smart cameras that can be configured in various ways. For example, by marking specific areas where people are allowed to be. If the camera detects someone at a place or time where or when it is not supposed to, a signal is automatically sent to the monitoring centre. This enables the control room to take immediate action.

Our experts install the cameras in strategic locations to provide a complete overview of the premises. These cameras are equipped with advanced features such as number plate reading, person recognition and motion detection, even in darkness or fog. Moreover, the cameras are directly connected to a (private) control room.

Camera surveillance effective

Some time ago, the train track was severely affected by copper theft. Thanks to the installation of cameras and fences by ProRail, this is now a thing of the past. VCS is also applying this successful camera surveillance in the fight against copper theft at solar parks, with the aim of reducing the number of incidents. VCS offers tailor-made solutions for real-time camera surveillance, ensuring the security of your solar farm.

We use innovative technologies such as video surveillance systems, smart detection and alarm systems to ensure a high level of security. Our solutions are proactive, flexible and you can seamlessly integrate them into your existing infrastructure. The management and monitoring of security systems are fully taken care of by us. With our 24/7 monitoring service, we can respond immediately to incidents, detecting and addressing any threats in a timely manner. In this way, the risk of theft is significantly reduced.

Camera surveillance increasingly required

It is important to check whether your insurance requires camera surveillance at your solar farm. Previously, this was not always the case, but due to increasing copper thefts, insurers are increasingly imposing camera surveillance requirements. The new policy terms will come into effect on the next renewal date.

It is therefore advisable to regularly check whether you still meet the insurance requirements regarding the security of your solar farm, including your liability insurance. “So-called panel insurance, also known as machinery breakdown/fire insurance, involves conditions relating to inspection requirements, the height and type of fencing, and camera security with notification to an alarm centre,” the umbrella organisation reports to Solar Magazine. “These days, insuring a new solar farm is only possible if security cameras are installed.”

Interested?

Are you wondering how we can help you secure your solar farm? Or would you like to know more about camera surveillance? Then request a no-obligation presentation. It takes about an hour. Or contact us directly via e-mail or call +31 416 – 54 10 10.

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