Reducing CO2 emissions is another benefit of this solution, as it is powered by photovoltaic energy and stores it to ensure continuous operation 24/7, 365 days a year. Furthermore, it features control software that allows the system to enter a standby mode after each operation to minimize energy consumption.
Thanks to artificial intelligence algorithms, Fire Detection is able to analyze and extract real-time information from images captured by cameras located on high and medium voltage power lines, identifying signs of fire and smoke. If the result is positive, the system sends an alert to the control center with the camera's identification, the orientation from which the image was captured, the image itself, and the highlighted detection zone.
Furthermore, it incorporates IoT sensors that help reduce false positives and optimize stored energy resources. Specifically, they measure temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure to avoid taking images in weather conditions incompatible with the risk of fire and to prioritize capturing images when there is a high risk of fire.
Fire Detection is a scalable and easily deployed system that allows for the acquisition of images across large areas of natural environments. In fact, the range of the cameras for detecting small fires is approximately 2 kilometers. It can also accommodate algorithms to monitor the condition of power lines, evaluate the performance of infrastructure under extreme weather conditions, and detect incursions into restricted security zones. Furthermore, its application for continuously monitoring wind speed during the selection of new wind farm sites is being explored.
Contributing to sustainability goals in their multiple aspects of carbon footprint reduction, circular economy and social impact is one of the main challenges of Phygital, the new strategic vector for Minsait's growth, which also aims to improve the efficiency, profitability and flexibility of operations on all types of assets, products or physical infrastructures and transform the interaction of people with the physical world, uniting real and virtual information.
