Critical Infrastructure

Protecting South Africa's Essential Infrastructure

From cell towers to solar farms and LPR gantries, GuardianAI provides intelligent 24/7 monitoring that protects critical assets in remote, vulnerable locations.

Protecting Communications Infrastructure

Cell tower sites keep South Africa connected. These valuable, often remote installations face significant security challenges from theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.

Cell Tower Threats

  • Battery theft (R50K–R200K+ per site)
  • Copper cable and power line theft
  • Diesel fuel and generator theft
  • Equipment vandalism and sabotage
  • Network outages affect emergency services

GuardianAI Protection

  • 24/7 AI surveillance without human fatigue
  • 98.7% accurate human presence detection
  • 2-3 second alert notification time
  • Visual verification with every alert
  • Multi-site centralized management

Perimeter Monitoring

  • Fence line breach detection
  • Gate and access point monitoring
  • Service road coverage
  • Boundary detection before equipment access

Equipment Area Surveillance

  • Equipment cabinet monitoring
  • Generator and fuel tank protection
  • Battery room access detection
  • Tower climbing deterrent monitoring
R50K–R200K
Battery replacement
R100K–R500K
Generator theft/damage
R20K–R100K
Cable theft & repairs
Years of Protection
One prevented theft

"We manage 47 cell tower sites across three provinces. After implementing GuardianAI, we've prevented 12 theft attempts in six months and reduced our security costs by 35%. The system paid for itself in the first quarter through prevented losses alone."

— Network Operations Manager, National Telecom Provider

Securing Renewable Energy Assets

Solar farms represent significant investment in South Africa's energy future. These remote installations require robust protection against theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.

Solar Farm Vulnerabilities

  • Solar panel theft (organized syndicates)
  • Copper wiring and cable theft
  • Inverter theft (R100K+ per unit)
  • Battery storage system theft
  • Vandalism and deliberate damage

Intelligent Solar Security

  • 24/7 AI monitoring across entire farm
  • 98.7% accurate intruder detection
  • 2-3 second alert notifications
  • Weather-resistant operation
  • Remote multi-site management

Perimeter Protection

  • Fence line surveillance
  • Access point and gate monitoring
  • Service road coverage
  • Boundary breach detection

Equipment Surveillance

  • Solar panel array monitoring
  • Inverter station protection
  • Battery storage area coverage
  • Control building security
R50K–R500K+
Panel theft/damage
R100K–R300K
Inverter theft per unit
R50K–R200K
Cable theft & repairs
< 1 Incident
Security cost comparison

"Our 50MW solar farm spans 150 hectares in a remote area. Since installing GuardianAI, we've prevented two major theft attempts and caught vandals before they could damage panels. The system has saved us over R800,000 in prevented losses in just eight months."

— Operations Director, Renewable Energy Company

Securing License Plate Recognition Infrastructure

LPR gantries enable vehicle tracking and crime prevention across farming communities. GuardianAI transforms existing pole cameras into intelligent protection for these essential security assets.

LPR Gantry Threats

  • LPR camera theft (R15K–R30K each)
  • Solar panel and battery theft
  • Cable cutting and sabotage
  • Criminals targeting monitoring systems
  • Full gantry replacement: R80K–R150K+

Pole Camera Intelligence

  • Uses existing pole cameras on gantries
  • 98.7% accurate detection near infrastructure
  • 2-3 second alerts when approached
  • Community response group integration
  • Special rates for farmers' associations

Motion Detection

Pole cameras detect movement around the gantry structure

AI Analysis

Images processed with 98.7% accuracy to identify humans

Instant Alerts

Verified threats generate Telegram notifications with photos

Coordinated Response

JOC, RIU, security, and community receive simultaneous alerts

Visual Evidence

Photos show who approached the gantry and when

24/7 Protection

Continuous monitoring during vulnerable nighttime hours

Tuinplaas Boerevereniging – 11 LPR Gantries

Complete protection across all gantry locations with coordinated response network.

11 gantries covered Special rate for associations Alerts to: JOC, RIU, SWAT, members

Springbokvlakte Boerevereniging – 22 Cameras

Enhanced dual-camera coverage with both pole and overview cameras at each gantry.

11 gantries × 2 cameras 22 total cameras Multi-provider response integration
R80K–R150K
Full gantry replacement
R15K–R30K
LPR camera replacement
R15K–R25K
Solar/battery per gantry
20-40 years
Protection per prevented theft

Simple Deployment Process

1

Assessment

Evaluate site vulnerabilities

2

System Design

Plan optimal camera placement

3

Deployment

Install at critical points

4

Integration

Connect with existing systems

5

Training

Staff alert response protocols

Protect Your Critical Infrastructure

Book a free security assessment and see how GuardianAI can protect your cell towers, solar farms, or LPR gantries with intelligent AI monitoring.

Special rates for multi-site deployments • Works with existing cameras • One prevented theft pays for years