Case Study: a leading provider in the energy sector enhances substation security with Blickfeld LiDAR

a leading provider in the energy sector strengthens substation security with Blickfeld's 24/7 LiDAR monitoring

A leading provider in the energy sector faced the challenge of protecting its electrical substations from unauthorized access under heightened critical infrastructure security regulations. Existing systems like cameras and radar were insufficient, often causing false alarms from animals or conflicting with data protection laws. The company partnered with Blickfeld to implement a tailored 3D LiDAR-based security solution to achieve reliable detection with a low false alarm rate.

Blickfeld's solution used LiDAR sensors installed along the substation's perimeter fence to continuously monitor defined security zones. The technology captures precise 3D data regardless of lighting conditions, ensures data privacy, and allows for flexible adjustment to avoid false alarms from small animals or vegetation. This provided the client with reliable, immediate alerting and 24/7 operation. The successful implementation led to enhanced critical infrastructure security, and Blickfeld is now being considered for deployment across the client's additional substations.