Energy infrastructure protection against UAVs
PES Design for Energy Infrastructure
Energy facilities are part of critical infrastructure, where even localized equipment damage can lead to serious consequences for the power system.
Substations, distribution nodes, transformer units, and power generation facilities are increasingly considered potential targets for attacks involving unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and FPV drones.
SZ PROSPECT specializes in the design of protective enclosing structures (PES) for energy infrastructure facilities. Each solution is developed individually for a specific site, taking into account its configuration, operating conditions, and SP 542 requirements.
Substations, distribution nodes, transformer units, and power generation facilities are increasingly considered potential targets for attacks involving unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and FPV drones.
SZ PROSPECT specializes in the design of protective enclosing structures (PES) for energy infrastructure facilities. Each solution is developed individually for a specific site, taking into account its configuration, operating conditions, and SP 542 requirements.
Specific Requirements for Energy Facility Protection
When designing protection systems for energy infrastructure, it is important to consider not only UAV-related threats but also the operational specifics of the facility itself.
Energy equipment is sensitive to additional structural loads, conductive materials, and limitations on maintenance access. For this reason, protective structures are designed so that they do not interfere with facility operation or create short-circuit risks.
The following solutions may be used:
Particular attention is given to the protection of:
Energy equipment is sensitive to additional structural loads, conductive materials, and limitations on maintenance access. For this reason, protective structures are designed so that they do not interfere with facility operation or create short-circuit risks.
The following solutions may be used:
- dielectric anti-drone netting
- lightweight steel structures
- solutions designed for wind and operational loads
- structures that preserve access for equipment maintenance
Particular attention is given to the protection of:
- transformer substations
- thermal power plants
- distribution facilities
- power hubs
- power generation and transmission infrastructure
Compliance with SP 542
PES design is carried out in accordance with SP 542 requirements and current regulatory documents related to the technical modernization of critical infrastructure facilities.
During development, the following factors are considered:
More about SP 542 requirements
During development, the following factors are considered:
- site-specific conditions
- operational loads
- safety requirements
- long-term maintenance access
More about SP 542 requirements
Passive Protection of Energy Facilities Against FPV Drones
SZ PROSPECT develops engineering solutions for:
Completed projects
- transformer substations
- thermal power plants
- distribution nodes
- energy centers
- industrial power facilities
- power generation and transmission infrastructure
Completed projects
Design Process
The engineering process includes:
Project timelines are determined individually, depending on the scale of the facility and the complexity of the equipment involved.
- analysis of the facility and source data
- infrastructure assessment
- preparation of project documentation
- calculation of structural loads and protection parameters
- preparation of solutions for approvals and technical reviews
Project timelines are determined individually, depending on the scale of the facility and the complexity of the equipment involved.
Design of Protective Systems for Energy Infrastructure
SZ PROSPECT provides engineering and design services for protective enclosing structures intended for energy infrastructure facilities, taking into account applicable regulations, operating conditions, and protection requirements related to UAVs, UAS, and FPV drones.
