The benefits of keyless locking solutions for power utilities
Securing every phase of the power supply chain has been becoming more crucial than ever. Keyless locking solutions can bring various benefits to protect the power utilities.
With sustainable development, society increasingly depends on power and renewable energy. It has never been more critical to secure every phase of the power supply chain. However, the power industry is a complex system, with dispersed power stations and substations in rural locations, making it vulnerable to theft and vandalism. These incidents can lead to the interruption of power supply and a severe loss of revenue. Moreover, when it comes to high- or medium-voltage equipment and cables, unauthorised access can cause environmental damage and even fatal accidents.
Why should every power utility operator consider the possibilities of keyless locking? Let's look closer at the primary benefits of today's solutions.
The convenience of mobile app access
Digitalization has created new possibilities for digital security and secure wireless technology. To meet our customers’ latest challenges, the constant development of our digital portfolio has led to a new, highly secure, digital key. Wherever you are, the mobile app allows flexible access and activation of user rights. With regard to the power industry, it is especially useful amidst remote areas, busy schedules and in case of emergency, online or offline. Travel and key logistics are drastically simplified, saving on emissions, costs and time.
Full protection against extreme conditions
In addition to data security, keyless locking is also protected from weather and extreme conditions, which are familiar in decentralized power plants and substations in rural areas. With maximum resistance against physical attack and components protected against extreme heat or cold, storm-driven salt water or fine desert dust, complete functionality is ensured in all conditions.
Full audit trail
To secure restricted areas with rapid and variable changes of users and access points, to ensure safety around high voltage equipment and power lines as well as to control access within widely spread property and operations, it is extremely important to ensure that only the right people go in and out. With the keyless locking solution, you can provide individual access rights and have an audit trail of all actions made in the area – remotely, regardless of time and place.
Ensuring ceaseless access to power
Our digital, electromechanical and mechanical future-proof solutions provide a high level of safety, control and efficiency for all aspects of power industry operations - from power plant to the end customer.
Exceeding high-end security standards
When it comes to protecting your people and property around high voltage equipment and power lines, there can be no compromise. Where ever you are in the world, Abloy’s solutions comply with the many safety, health, and security regulations in the power industry. Our product range includes IP68 rated Super Weather Proof (SWP) padlocks and IP55 ABLOY Electric Multipoint Cabinet Locks. They are built to handle and perform in whatever the power grid throws at them.
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