Thermal Power Plant: Proactive security across a 16 km perimeter

The context

A thermal power plant at the heart of its regional grid had 50 CCTV cameras and a dedicated security team, yet supervision, safety protocols and risk control still fell short — costing money and slowing operations.

The problem

Theft from the storeroom, perimeter breaches, unauthorised entry into the yard, speeding vehicles and fire hazards — with no automated way to spot any of them as they happened.

Before Awiros

Guards patrolled every half hour. Gate staff logged people and vehicles by hand. The 50 cameras recorded everything, but nobody could watch them all live, so response was slow.

The solution

Most of these problems came down to manual monitoring and no instant alerts. The plant deployed Awiros video analytics on-premises across all 50 cameras.

Solution architecture

Perimeter Security

The 16 km perimeter was impossible to watch after hours. Perimeter intrusion detection now alerts on any breach instantly.

Storeroom Theft

Scrap metal and other valuables were going missing. An alert now fires when more than three people are in the storeroom.

Vehicle Over Speeding

Speeding inside the plant raised accident risk. ANPR and speed monitoring now enforce the limits.

Personnel Tracking

Heavy traffic at the main gate was hard to keep track of. Facial recognition now logs every entry and exit.

Internal Hazards (Fire, Smoke)

Fires and collapses were found late. Fire and smoke detection now flags them immediately.

Manual Security Patrols

Half-hourly patrols meant slow responses. Continuous AI monitoring now covers the site 24/7.

Data Collection & Reporting

Manual logs were slow and error-prone. Automated alerts and MIS reports now go out over WhatsApp and email.

The results

• 17x more leading indicators reported, as AI replaces manual patrols.
• 5x fewer unauthorised entries with facial recognition.
• Information shared 30 minutes faster through automated notifications.
• Less revenue lost to theft from storerooms and yards.
• Speed limits enforced with ANPR.
• A complete digital audit trail of every entry and exit.

The takeaway

The plant moved from reactive to proactive security — fewer risks, fewer violations and less revenue leakage.