Off-Grid Power for Stationary Speed Measuring System
JENOPTIK
The City of Remscheid, in collaboration with the accident committee, took action to address a high-risk stretch of road between Hückeswagen and Remscheid. This area had a history of frequent and sometimes fatal accidents, often caused by speeding. To improve road safety, the city installed a static laser speed enforcement system from JENOPTIK.
The Challenge
The primary goal was to reduce accidents by encouraging safer driving behaviour through speed monitoring. However, the biggest hurdle was ensuring a continuous and reliable power supply to the speed enforcement system, which includes a camera, inverter, and heating components. The installation site is in a remote, forested area with no access to the electrical grid, and due to heavy shading, solar power was not a viable option.
The Solution
The city deployed the EFOY Pro 2800 fuel cell system housed in a weatherproof EFOY ProCabinet 2030A. This setup provides a dependable, off-grid power supply for the JENOPTIK TraffiTower and TraffiStar S350 speed camera system. The EFOY Pro 2800 delivers reliable 24/7 power with minimal maintenance, only requiring occasional fuel cartridge replacements.
Result
The EFOY Pro solution has enabled the City of Remscheid to operate its speed enforcement system continuously and effectively, even in a remote and shaded location. The system has contributed to a long-term reduction in vehicle speeds and accident rates, significantly improving road safety for all users.
“The TraffiTower with the TraffiStar S350 from JENOPTIK, in combination with EFOY Pro Fuel Cells, is the ideal power supply solution for our remote location and runs reliably 24/7.”
L. Lehmann, City of Remscheid Citizens, Safety and Order Department
How it Works
The EFOY continuously monitors the battery voltage, automatically turning on and off to charge the batteries. It effectively acts as a ‘battery charger ’ ensuring that the batteries are kept within the optimal voltage range. Compared to an internal combustion generator, the EFOY fuel cell has few moving parts providing higher levels of reliability and reduced noise levels. The only emissions it produces are tiny amount of carbon dioxide and water.
SFC Energy
FCSL is the preferred partner and sole distributor of the EFOY range of fuel cells in the UK. We have worked in partnership with SFC Energy for over a decade supplying, integrating and supporting the delivery of their market leading fuel cell systems.