FREE STAND FENCE AT SOLAR POWER PLANT- BANGALORE
Situation
There was a Solar plant near Bengaluru (Karnataka), which was surrounded by forest area and a small village, there was no physical barrier across the perimeter of plant. The accessories of plant could be damaged by animal and there was possibility of intrusion from populated area.
Task
It was required to find a solution which not only protect the premises but also detect the intrusion.
Action
A Free standelectric fence was installed in 24 wire anti-climb configuration. The posts used were hot dip galvanized and were grouted in the ground. A chain mesh fence with 1.5meter height above ground were running parallel to electric fence as per IEC regulations i.e. there must be a physical barrier along with electric fence if there is some populated area.
Solid wire was tensioned by heavy duty tensioners at every strain post.
It was 8 zone system which was created by 4 Druid 28LCD dual zone energizer with siren, strobe, keypad and earthing protection. All 4 energizers were synchronized by Druid Synchronization module which was wireless sync communication. All 8 zones can be controlled and monitored by Touch screen FG7 Controller which was mounted in the control room. A network among energizers and FG7 was created by using optical fiber, Switches etc.
Results
The Solar plant is now securely protected by a remotely controlled and monitored electric fence which will sound an alarm if it is cut or tempered with and the alert will be generated at control room. The client has now peace of mind knowing that their property is secure.