As reported by SenseNet, the Vancouver-based wildfire detection technology company has partnered with BluEarth Renewables to install a wildfire detection system at BluEarth’s Tyson Creek Hydro Facility in Canada.
This collaboration involves the installation of advanced sensors, cameras, and AI algorithms designed to provide early wildfire alerts across a 20-kilometer transmission line at the facility.
The system includes 60 sensors and two satellite-integrated cameras, which operate in remote, difficult-to-access terrain.
The technology is intended to offer timely detection of potential wildfires, assisting in rapid response to safeguard the facility and surrounding environment.
BluEarth and SenseNet emphasize the importance of early detection in preventing wildfire damage.
BluEarth Renewables, a North American renewable energy producer, currently operates over 1 GW of energy facilities, including wind, hydro, solar, and storage assets.
The partnership with SenseNet aligns with BluEarth’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of its operations, workers, and local environments through advanced monitoring technology.
Kelly Matheson-King, BluEarth’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “We are proud to partner with SenseNet as we invest in wildfire detection technology to safeguard our assets, our workers, and the environment.”
This collaboration complements BluEarth’s established monitoring capabilities and enhances its approach to risk management.
The wildfire detection system installed at Tyson Creek is described as a “first of its kind” by SenseNet, featuring a linear sensor installation powered by low-energy, mesh technology.
The system can operate for up to seven years with a single point of contact, providing continuous real-time data for early fire detection.
SenseNet CEO Hamed Noori highlighted the innovative design of the technology, saying: “Our proven integrated solution is unique in the world in terms of detection, speed, and accuracy, and can detect fires even in their smoldering phases when there is no flame or smoke signature.”
This makes it particularly effective in monitoring remote and challenging areas, enhancing fire prevention efforts.
Both SenseNet and BluEarth emphasize the environmental benefits of their partnership.
By integrating cutting-edge fire detection technology, the companies aim to protect local ecosystems from the growing threat of wildfires.
According to Noori, SenseNet is committed to advancing technology that helps protect communities and natural landscapes from increasingly severe fire risks.
This installation at Tyson Creek marks a critical step toward improving the management and mitigation of wildfire threats in isolated and vulnerable areas.
SenseNet’s technology provides real-time alerts that could help contain fires before they escalate, supporting the broader goal of safeguarding both people and nature.
SenseNet has installed an advanced wildfire detection system at BluEarth Renewables’ Tyson Creek Hydro Facility in Canada.
This 20-kilometer stretch of detection technology includes 60 sensors and two satellite-linked cameras, aimed at providing early fire alerts in remote areas.
BluEarth Renewables, which operates over 1 GW of renewable energy projects, partnered with SenseNet to enhance its fire safety and monitoring capabilities.
This system, described by SenseNet CEO Hamed Noori as “first of its kind,” features low-power sensors with seven years of battery life, capable of detecting fires in their early stages.
Both companies stress the importance of environmental protection and community safety in their operations.
