The dark winter days increase the risk of copper theft
The darker winter days increase the risk of copper theft at solar panel installations. As the days grow shorter, the threat of copper theft rises. The longer nights offer more opportunities for thieves to strike at solar parks, industrial rooftops, and residential installations — especially at accessible locations. This risk highlights the urgent need to protect installations and valuable copper components.
Protect Your Solar Panel Installation
This season underscores the importance of real-time protection for solar panel installations, as municipalities report a rise in theft incidents. By integrating data-driven security systems, you gain immediate detection of unauthorised access, enabling instant response — minimising damage and costly downtime. These measures not only ensure the safety of the installation but also preserve its value and continuity.
Securing Your PV Installation with PValarm
PValarm offers a reliable, one-time security investment that prevents costly recovery for solar panel installations. In the event of incidents like cable cutting, power outages, or sabotage, PValarm sends immediate sms notifications to a designated contact. With four potential-free alarm contacts, acoustic and/or optical signals can be activated, including options to connect to a building management system or an existing anti-theft system.
Advantages of PValarm:
- Sends immediate SMS notifications for sabotage, such as cable cutting, inverter theft, or power interruption
- Options for acoustic and/or optical signals through four potential-free alarm contacts
- Ability to connect as a specific zone within an intrusion security system
- Option to forward an alert to a private alarm centre (PAC)
- Certified: the alarm box is certified according to NEN-EN 50131 standards and is equipped with CE-markering.
For a Safe Winter Season
Prepare your solar panel installation for the darker months. With PValarm, you choose proactive protection against theft and damage. Would you like to learn more about how PValarm safeguards your installation?
View the product here or contact us at info@conduct.nl.
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