The Cambridgeshire solar farm required intelligent detection lighting and a CCTV solution for a 13MW PV installation. Major project specifications included reliable security lighting, even in adverse weather conditions, accurate angle illumination and a light range of up to 95 metres. Given the nature of the project, it was also important the selected lighting used very low power consumption, without compromising on quality and efficiency.

GJD worked closely with AGE CCTV Systems and the project manager at the solar farm to select the most suitable security lighting for the project. After careful consideration it was decided the high performance, infrared Clarius IM illuminator was the most effective lighting solution, as it is specifically designed to provide effective performance, long life and ultra-low maintenance.

Gary Whiteman, Director of AGE CCTV Systems commented: “AGE chose Clarius LED illuminators from GJD to complement our CCTV system as it provides competitively priced, high performance LED lighting in a rural environment”. Incorporating the latest surface mount LEDs with enhanced optical output and outstanding reliability, the infrared Clarius IM illuminator delivers high quality night-time images, as well as working in conjunction with black and white or day and night cameras, providing a light invisible to the human eye, but fully visible to the CCTV camera.

Each unit is fitted with integrated control circuitry to carefully control LED output, delivering consistent illumination for the farm and a projected working life in excess of 10 years.