Security providers face significant challenges when installing security equipment in high-voltage environments.
Since utilities make up only a small segment of the security solutions market, many providers are not trained in appropriate installation practices in these areas. Consequently, they may install security systems too close to electrical equipment, which can lead to high-voltage induction issues that cause harmful shocks to technicians and electricians, premature system failure and full security system outages.
As the electric utility industry increasingly adopts stricter standards to enhance substation security, high-voltage induction incidents are expected to become more common. Understanding this phenomenon—where electrical voltages jump air gaps between high-voltage equipment and nearby objects—is crucial for preventing severe consequences like equipment failure and fires.