Yes. By calculating the motor's power draw and the average number of opening/closing cycles per day, we size a solar and battery system that guarantees uninterrupted operation, even during several days of cloudy weather or dust storms.
Solar-Powered Access Control for Remote and Critical Sites
A solar-powered remote access-control system supplies energy to gates, barriers, cameras, sensors, communication equipment and control systems where reliable grid power is unavailable or difficult to install.
Autonomous Security & Connectivity
Can an automatic gate operate using solar power?
Yes. By calculating the motor's power draw and the average number of opening/closing cycles per day, we size a solar and battery system that guarantees uninterrupted operation, even during several days of cloudy weather or dust storms.
Securing Off-Grid and Perimeter Locations
Farms, industrial boundaries, pipeline facilities, and remote residential compounds require secure, automated access. However, trenching kilometres of electrical cable from the main facility to the perimeter gate is often prohibitively expensive or physically impossible.
Installing standard consumer-grade solar gates frequently leads to failure because these systems are not engineered for the harsh climatic conditions or the continuous auxiliary load of modern security infrastructure, such as ANPR cameras and continuous Wi-Fi bridges.
System Architecture
- Solar Generation Array
- Industrial Charge Controller
- High-Cycle Battery Bank
- Power Distribution (12V/24V DC & 230V AC)
- Gates + Cameras + Sensors + Comms
System Components
Solar & Battery Enclosure
Ruggedized, IP65-rated cabinets protecting batteries and electronics from dust and extreme heat.
Standard requirement for all outdoor remote systems.
DC/AC Power Distribution
Engineered panels supplying correct voltages to different equipment.
When mixing low-voltage sensors with high-voltage gate motors.
Remote Telemetry Unit
Cellular or LoRaWAN communicators transmitting system health data.
To monitor battery levels and receive fault alerts without visiting the site.
Ideal Applications
Agricultural Farms
Securing remote entry points without trenching expensive cables across farmland.
Industrial Sites & Warehouses
Powering heavy-duty sliding gates and continuous CCTV at facility perimeters.
Oil, Gas & Utilities
Autonomous access control for unmanned substations and pipeline valves.
Border & Military Installations
Highly resilient, isolated power systems for critical security chokepoints.
Deployment Process
1. Assess
Identify the number of gates, cameras, and communication links.
2. Analyse
Calculate the 24/7 continuous load and intermittent peak motor loads.
3. Design
Determine solar array size and battery autonomy (typically 3-5 days).
4. Configure
Assemble the power distribution and telemetry enclosure.
5. Procure and Deploy
Deliver pre-wired systems to site for rapid installation.
6. Monitor and Optimise
Provide remote visibility into battery health and system uptime.
Information We Need
- Number of access points
- Gate or barrier type & motor wattage
- Camera and sensor quantity
- Communication method (4G/Wi-Fi/Fiber)
- Operating cycles per day
- Required days of battery autonomy
Frequently Asked
Request a Remote Access System Plan
Gletscher Energy will review your project requirements and recommend the next technical planning step.
- Engineering review of submitted details
- Initial feasibility assessment
- Direct consultation booking