Solar Fencing: The Smart Way to Protect Your Property

Admit it, have you ever desired a security system which can cover your property for the whole day, doesn’t ask for a wage, and doesn’t have any issues working beyond the stipulated time? Well, greetings to the solar fencing solution! It is a solution that is highly effective in security and at the same time affordable and eco-friendly.

In the event you have constructed various types of fences like the usual structural fencing of wood, metal or barbed wire, or even brick walls, it is easy for you to comprehend the tediousness. As much as wooden poles range in terms of rotting, while the rest wear out very fast, there is the problem, especially with brick walls, of constant repair maintenance. Even worse, none of the aforementioned methods can prevent access granted no matter the type or size of the intruder, man or beast. But have you tried solar fencing yet? This solution is simply too transformational.

So, go ahead and make yourself one serving of one of the beverages and let us dig into this.

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What Is Solar Fencing?

What is solar fencing? It's actually like having an electronic fence with a little brain and is solar-powered. It's like a security system but with an electric power that could not be seen by the naked eye. What powers solar fencing is the sun, along with at least one whole lot of the sun's energy in amplifying the sun's rays.

The working principle of the equipment, in short, is that when an attempt has been made to touch it, or had it touched or tried to jump over it, then the idea is that it should provide an electric shock to the trespasser: it made of connecting a solar panel to one of these and a small battery and then connect the output of this LED with a series of seven flashers or ten such flashers for this purpose, so that when such an event occurs, an electric pulse would immediately activate the LED indices and warning symbols. Or something in this order.

How Does Solar Fencing Work?

Let’s plunge into details now, but let’s not sweat, as I’ll make it as clear as possible.

Photo-voltaic cells are fitted on a roof, these panels are photo-voltaic cells which convert light to electricity, they soak in as much as possible like a sponge.

• Storage Batteries: During these dark periods, i.e. nighttime, when the radiant heat of the sun is not available or it is predominant in some cases, the device saves all the energy to be used in a rechargeable battery.

• Aerodynamic wind generator: Stored power is in a form of energy, which is now transferred to an aerodynamic wind generator sending out sharp high levels of pulses.

• Harmful Fence Wires: The pulses are transmitted around the wires, and anyone that touches the fence is lightly numbed by them as a reminder of not crossing the fence line in such ways.

• Alarm System (Optional): But some manufacturers provide this as an extra, and if someone tries to tamper with the fence, it triggers an alarm. Well, your fence cries out for help in a way that no one can fail to answer that call.

Such as that. How simple! It is nice and uncomplicated when you have a guard dog beside you and it will always keep you safe.

Why Should You Choose Solar Fencing?

Let me respond, “Why should I get solar fencing?” with some phenomenal arguments:

1. Solar Fencing Leads to No Electricity Bills (In Fact, Made by Nature!)

When you work typically with electric fences, you will see that currently it’s far cheaper as your bill still has to go up. As for the solar fence – it operates based on the free source of energy that is the sun. It is only if the sun has nothing to do and starts charging us a rent.

2. Green Electricity (For the World And Property!)

Using solar fencing in the age where everybody is talking about the need to preserve the environment is an environmentally sound alternative. No burning of fossil fuel, no harmful exhaust – a clear, renewable source.

3. Operational even if the electricity is out

Those who live in places with frequent blackouts know how it is. Who cares about an ordinary electric fence when there is no power to run it, a solar fence keeps working with its battery backup.

4. Requires Low/Maintenance

Running traditional fences, which are largely prone to damage due to insects, rust, dust, are likely to be very costly to keep maintained, unlike solar fences. For solar fences, you need to just rinse the solar cell surface, and once in a while run a check on the battery, and that is about all that is necessary for their proper functioning.

5. While Keeping People and Animals Safe Without Sacrificing Its Effectiveness

A solar fence does not have fatal shocks. The shock used in these fences is mainly used as a deterrent as opposed to a weapon. It is safe in that it will not kill you or even affect you if you come into contact with it. It is thus very suitable for performance in farming, or neighborhoods, or even wildlife exposure projects.

6. More Effective and Less Expensive Over Time

There might be a large start-up cost when setting up your farm, but treat it as a once-off investment. No month on month balance, no need for assisted repairs or any of those beneath, just security without charges that extinguish forever.

Where Can You Use Solar Fencing?

Solar fencing isn't only applicable for farmland in rural areas, but overall. Usually, it's a great security device that can be installed in diverse locations:

• Homes & Villas: Keep not within the aesthetic lines you have for your property.

• Agricultural Lands: Stop it from being eaten by cows (they do not have an understanding about property lines, do they?).

• Factories & Warehouses: Safeguard your valuables against thieves.

• Wildlife Reserves: Contain the animals without harming them.

• Prisons & High-Security Zones: No one can go unnoticed in or out of such areas.

Common Myths About Solar Fencing

Myths and rumors are inevitable with all new technologies. Tired of hearing the same old stuff about your solar fence? Cool. Let's hit some of 'em. 

1. "It's Dangerous!" 

No, it's not. It is rather mild and shocking, more like static electricity rather than a large electric shock, or at least it's meant to startle, not hurt. 

2. "It Will Not Work on Cloudy Days."

Solar panels work even when it is cloudy, even if less efficiently. Besides, there's stored energy in the battery for the dark or less sunny days. 

3. "It's Too Expensive." 

Granted, the initial cost is likely to be high, but once installed, it saves on a lot of costs in the long run due to zero electricity bills, minimal maintenance, and no need for security staff. 

4. "Hurt Animals." 

Untrue! If they are harmless to put animals out of the fence, what better fences would there be? It was a strong urge to let off a little shock, but it was never damaging. Rather, it is a good wildlife conservation effort to allow safe conduct of boundaries.

Installation & Maintenance Tips

Of course, I've managed to persuade you (and honestly, why not). So, where should we go from here?

• Opt for the Most Suitable Fence: Select the most appropriate fence. Higher power for high risk areas, and lower power for residential security.

• Installation by the Company’s Employees: Working on a project by oneself appears to be fascinating; however, it is recommended that contractors perform the installation instead.

• Solar Panels’ Maintenance: Cleaning should be done occasionally, as dust and dirt cause inefficiency.

• Survey and Check the Battery: When the wire is up, the battery should be in good condition so as not to make the fence ineffective during the night or cloudy season.

Check for cuts and bite marks, or any evidence of people trying to tug the wires.

Final Thoughts: 

It is to a great extent in every way. All you have to do is consider its economic factor in the long run. It is not even only in home maintenance, farm or even shop protection, since it is a one-time investment that assures security for many years. Again, there is an element of my job that even people who do not like it admire the way the fence deters trespassers (in a nice way). It is as though the premise is speaking for itself in an abusive manner over the viewers.

That being said, in your opinion, what do you think of solar fencing considering it is used as a measure of ensuring safety? In our view, if someone asks us, when is the security system coming? We will say it is already in place!