Project Background
The SPIC’ project in Shanxi Wind Farm is located in a remote area where the wind turbines are unable to receive signals from mobile network operators. This lack of connectivity severely impacts the safety management and operational efficiency of the personnel working on-site.
-Project Challenges (On-site Issues & Solutions)-
On-site Issues: The surrounding area of the wind turbines lacked network coverage, preventing workers from maintaining effective communication with the substation and other personnel. This posed a significant challenge to work efficiency and safety.
Solution: GPSENKE provided a wireless network coverage solution by integrating fiber optic connections with wireless AP devices. The solution involved establishing a dedicated network link between the substation and the wind turbines, installing two wireless APs (one at the base and one at the top of the tower), and leveraging fiber optics to solve the connectivity issues, ensuring seamless communication on-site.
-Project Solutions-
- Site Survey & Network Planning: A comprehensive site survey was conducted to assess the availability of backup network lines at the substation. Based on the findings, an optimal wireless network coverage plan was developed.
- Dedicated Network Line Setup: A dedicated network line was routed from the substation’s second-floor monitoring room to the protection room, ensuring all equipment was properly connected and operational.
- Core Network & AC Deployment: The core network infrastructure, including the AC controller, was deployed to manage wireless APs and ensure unified control over the network.
- Wind Turbine Ring Network Switch Installation: A ring network switch was installed at the base of the wind turbine to connect all APs and ensure robust network coverage throughout the area.
- Wireless AP Installation on Wind Turbine:
- Base Tower AP: A wireless AP was installed at the base of the wind turbine and connected to a fiber optic ring network switch using Ethernet cables. This ensured stable wireless signal coverage within a 30-meter radius around the base of the turbine.
- Top Tower AP: Another wireless AP was installed at the top of the wind turbine. This AP was connected to the base tower switch via fiber optics and provided wireless coverage to areas up to 110 meters from the turbine.
- Device Configuration & Network Testing: Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) modules were used to provide both power and data transmission to the wireless APs. After installation, comprehensive network testing was conducted to ensure signal stability, speed, and coverage.
-Project Results-
Signal Coverage: The wireless network successfully covered the wind turbine base and top areas, resolving the previous signal blind spots and ensuring stable device operation.
Network Performance: Within a 30-meter range at the base of the turbine, the network maintained stable speeds with full bandwidth (100Mbps). At 110 meters away, devices were able to reliably connect to the top tower AP, ensuring smooth data transmission.
Improved Operational Efficiency: On-site workers were able to maintain real-time communication with the substation and other personnel, significantly enhancing work efficiency and safety, and contributing to the overall effective operation of the wind farm.
-About GPSENKE-
GPSENKE specializes in providing reliable industrial communication solutions for industries such as solar, power, and mining. With leading technology and extensive industry experience, we offer customized communication services to help businesses optimize operations and implement intelligent management. We are dedicated to promoting the adoption and application of green energy, making the world’s energy systems cleaner and more efficient.