BESS: The Critical Infrastructure to protect in the near future

Let’s protect the emerging energy infrastructure
starting from the perimeter

BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) are systems designed to store energy generated from renewable sources and release it back into the grid during peak demand.
Essential for stabilizing the electrical grid, they are quickly becoming emerging critical infrastructures for the energy transition.

These large-scale industrial “power banks” are exposed to physical and intentional threats that can disrupt operations, with direct and serious consequences for electricity service continuity:

- Theft and damage, due to high-value components

- Sabotage by ideologically motivated groups or terrorist intentions

BESS sites typically have medium-sized perimeters, ranging from 300 to 500 meters, and are often located in remote or industrial areas. According to the standard risk assessment practices, these sites require intrusion prevention solutions with an appropriate protection grade, in compliance with EN50131 regulation.

BESS represent a new front in the physical security of the national power system. Acting with preventive protection means anticipating risks and safeguarding a strategic asset for the country.
CIAS offers a complete technology portfolio that complies with the highest regulatory standards, ideal for securing these sites:

FENCE SYSTEM WITH MEMS SENSORS – GRADE 3
The SIOUX PRO2 fence-mounted system, equipped with 3D MEMS sensors technology, detects climbing, cutting, or abnormal vibrations with high precision. It’s natively IP-based for seamless integration with other surveillance systems.

RADAR / MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGIES – GRADE 4

for inner perimeter protection

Micro-Raybarrier with innovative linear microwave technology, or the Ermo 482X3 Pro barrier with traditional volumetric microwave, and the Murena CPT+ FSK radar — each offering highly reliable detection even under harsh environmental conditions.

Contact our sales team for personalized consultation or to receive an integrated
perimeter protection design proposal for your BESS facility.

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