Case Study
Western Australia Police – Keeping Police Radio Communications Online
Client: Western Australia Police
End site: Remote Areas, WA
Location: Maylands, WA
Application: Providing power to the remote radio network.
Completion: 2018 – Ongoing
System supplied: The Valen team was awarded this two-year tender in 2018. The Valen team designed and supplied batteries, Inverters, solar frames & panels to the government radio network and was recently acknowledged for their proficiency by being awarded an extension on the contract for a further 3 years.
Batteries supplied: Valen ENDUROGEL 12V155Ah Front Terminal Battery – with Catalyst Life Extender
Solar: Valen 300W Solar Panel complete with ground mount frames to suit
Funding: N/A
Co-creating a Solution
Valen Partnered with WA Police and assisted them with custom-designed energy storage systems to supply backup power and solar for radio telecommunication towers. Based on a modular design with the EnduroGel Front Terminal batteries at its heart, each self-contained energy system offered a rugged and reliable off-grid power solution that could handle the hash WA environment.
Once the initial design was approved by WA Police, Valen moved quickly to deliver the complete system, minimising project lead times. Our team has also designed and engineered customised certified solar framing to suit various remote communication sites, and we support WA Police throughout the whole product lifecycle, from design right through to maintenance site visits.
Valen was able to provide a custom-made turnkey energy storage system, handling everything in-house and saving WA Police valuable time and expense. The custom-designed battery systems reduce downtime on-site, as they are readily available and kitted from off-the-shelf components, then shipped directly to each site as a complete system
Outcome
Continuous innovation and the ability to quickly and confidently meet the requirements of the Police Force has seen Valen become a top-tier supplier of energy storage and battery systems.
The rechargeable EnduroGel deep cycle batteries have helped the Police reduce their operational costs across the network by extending the life of the batteries, with the EnduroGel firmly positioned as the preferred battery for many years.
Valen was awarded the initial two-year tender in 2018 and was acknowledged for their proficiency by being awarded an extension on the contract for a further 3 years.
We continue to work with representatives from WA Police to identify opportunities for more efficient energy storage in and around their remote sites, delivering tailored packages and products that provide reliable and consistent power to critical radio communications systems.
Technical Specifications
Custom Designed Solar Energy Storage Units, including:
- EnduroGel 2V155Ah Front Terminal Batteries with Catalyst Life Extender
- Valen 300W solar panels
- Ground mount solar frames
- Battery regulators and componentry
- Design, project management and logistical support
- Ongoing contract supply of bulk replacement batteries
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