One County Had $3M In Damages to Their Solar Farm in 2023
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Protect Your Solar Farm
Our latest State of Security report shows that crime is at the top of mind for organizations, and solar farms are no exception. In 2023, a 63‑year‑old man was charged with nearly $3 million in theft and damage to solar panels powering the Fresno County Juvenile Justice Campus. And in 2025, a man shot 32 solar panels in a remote area for “target practice.”
This theft and vandalism can cause chaos for solar farms who have to deal with the aftermath of such criminal behavior. Fortunately, Pro-Vigil offers 24/7 monitoring and stops crime before it happens.
The Challenges of Protecting Solar Farms
While an important part of our critical infrastructure, solar farms are often unprotected, which can result in costly damages. This is because of four key challenges.
Remote Areas
No Internet Connectivity
Large Perimeter Footprint
Valuable Copper Wiring
Fortunately, Pro-Vigil’s solar-powered, remote units can protect this critical infrastructure. With power and connectivity on board, our mobile units can be deployed around the entire perimeter of your solar array. And with remote video monitoring, we can scare off would be criminals before they do any damage.
The "Holes" in Electric Fence Security
While fences may offer a physical barrier, thieves often find creative ways around them—even if the fences are electrified and topped with barbed wire. With 24/7, AI-enabled monitoring, Pro-Vigil can prevent 97% of crimes before they happen.
1. A Thief Cuts a Hole with Bolt Cutters
2. He Waits for the Police to Leave the Property
3. He Enjoys Unlimited Access to the Lot
The Speed of Remote Surveillance
Pro-Vigil’s remote video monitoring relies on AI-enabled video surveillance and machine learning video analysis to detect, deter, and dispatch with unmatched speed.
Detect
Remote surveillance flags unusual and unwanted activity with machine learning video analysis.
Deter
Audio and visual deterrents are activated after a virtual guard verifies the threat.
Dispatch
When needed, 911 authorities are dispatched by your virtual guard.
Remote video monitoring can help to identify a threat, verify it, and notify proper authorities if necessary. Choose video surveillance monitoring as complement to your security solution.
Free Security Assets for Solar Farms.
Pro-Vigil has the experience and expertise to best secure your solar farm. We have made many white papers, reports, and assets freely available to provide helpful information on how to better secure your solar array
- Full security blueprint build for Solar Farms
- Top security strategies that can be implemented today
- Secure multiple properties in a few easy steps
Remote Video Monitoring
Protect your property after hours without sacrificing customer experience
Get swift 911 dispatch without triggering false alarms
Repel trespassers before crime happens with audio and visual deterrents
Video Monitoring Neutralizes Risk
- Lower Insurance for your business
- Become less desirable to thieves
- Ensure intruders are deterred
Why Solar Farms Choose Pro-Vigil
Run your operation with peace of mind, knowing Pro-Vigil is safeguarding it while you’re away.
AI Video Surveillance
Determine threat level with advanced software and notify authorities if necessary
Dedicated Mobile App
Access remote video monitoring statistics, arming or disarming, and live feeds
Audio & Visual Deterrents
Instantly deter intruders with loud, pre-recorded voice warnings and bright sirens
Virtual Security Guards
Leverage remote personnel to review triggers from AI findings