Sunstone works with WJ to deliver highway innovation.

In Phase 1, WJ has completed the installation of 17 of Sunstone Systems’ Solar Powered Autonomous Remote Communications (ARC) Systems with attached CCTV Surveillance Cameras and Long Term Evolution (LTE) Transmitters at this location.
 
Traditionally temporary CCTV, such as this, would need to be powered using diesel generators or by connecting to the power grid. However, this innovative system delivers a completely net-zero operation, being powered via solar energy and integrated battery system. The carbon saving in Phase 1 alone will deliver a 972 tCO2e reduction, which is equivalent to 3,535,831 miles travelled in an average diesel car. In addition to this, the standalone unit eliminates any air pollution that would have resulted from the use of diesel generators, a significant advantage for the local population.  

Being self-contained, the ARC System can be installed and commissioned faster than traditional wired solutions, with increased efficiency in delivery and related cost savings. One way in which it does this is by removing the need for cables, as the technology is completely autonomous and streams highway surveillance in real-time across the LTE network and onto the internet for monitoring. This also has considerable safety benefits as it removes the chance of cable strikes whilst the work is ongoing. 

The ARC system incorporates the latest technology and utilises high-speed, pan-tilt-zoom cameras with long-range optimised infra-red that delivers HDTV 1080p with 32x optical zoom. The real time surveillance feed will be monitored remotely in the A30 compound to support operations and traffic management there. 
WJ Group Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Johnstone commented “We’re exceptionally proud of what we have been able to deliver on this scheme. The implementation of the solar CCTV units along the A30 has proven to be a more cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly solution compared to traditional hardwired solutions.”