Featured in Europe’s solar reshuffle – 11-2014

Protecting components from theft

PV security: new devices and approaches to PV power plant security are emerging, particularly in Europe as lessons are learnt from emerging PV markets. From module level to radar solutions, experts recommend that a security detail be tailored to each location, design and specification of a solar field.

By

Jonathan Gifford

27 Oct 2014

With neat rows of modules set against blue skies and sometimes-spectacular natural landscapes, a PV power plant can be an arresting sight. A visually unfortunate, but important, part of that image is perimeter fencing and a security vehicle either patrolling the fence or idling by the entrance. When visiting solar parks in many different parts …

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