Earth Eyes Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Saburo Yamauchi; hereinafter referred to as Earth Eyes), a provider of AI-based security and disaster prevention systems, has begun the introduction and operation of its metal cable theft countermeasure service for solar power facilities, "AI Guardman® for Solar System," at facilities owned by ENEOS Renewable Energy Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO: Tai Onoda; hereinafter referred to as ERE). The introduction of "AI Guardman® for Solar System" will contribute to reducing the risk of metal cable theft at solar power facilities and strengthening facility security.

Left: "AI Guardman® for Solar System" installed at a solar power facility / Right: Service image of "AI Guardman® for Solar System"

<Background to Introduction>

In recent years, metal cable theft at solar power facilities has become a nationwide issue. A research study published in February 2024 by The General Insurance Association of Japan revealed that insurance claims due to theft of metal cables and other items have surged to approximately 20 times the level of five years prior in fiscal year 2022.

Furthermore, in response to the increase in metal theft, including the theft of metal cables from solar power facilities, measures are being strengthened socially, with the Act on Countermeasures against Metal Theft being enacted and promulgated in June 2025.

Against this backdrop, "AI Guardman® for Solar System" was adopted at facilities owned by ERE with the aim of reducing the risk of metal cable theft and strengthening facility security.

*Source: The General Insurance Association of Japan "Research Study on the Actual Damage to Solar Power Generation Facilities, etc." (Published February 2024)

https://www.sonpo.or.jp/news/notice/2023/g34l0i00000013yd-att/240209_01.pdf

*Source: National Police Agency "About the Act on Countermeasures against Metal Theft"

https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/safetylife/scrap/scrap.html

<Comment from ENEOS Renewable Energy Corporation>

Our solar power plants are vast and unmanned, and countermeasures against the increasing cable theft, trespassing, and equipment damage in recent years were urgently needed. On the other hand, due to the limitations of conventional security systems and the rising costs of human patrols, we were seeking a mechanism that could reliably detect anomalies remotely and prevent them.

We were proposed a security system that combines surveillance cameras, night vision, motion detection, and alert integration, which showed us a path to enhance safety while reducing the burden on site operations. We sincerely thank Earth Eyes Co., Ltd. for deeply understanding our challenges and for their support from design to implementation. After implementation, remote monitoring allows for rapid situation assessment, and we expect this to provide peace of mind to the local community and contribute to the further stable operation of renewable energy.

<Comment from Saburo Yamauchi, Representative Director of Earth Eyes Co., Ltd.>

We are greatly honored that "AI Guardman® for Solar System" has been introduced at facilities owned by ENEOS Renewable Energy Corporation.

Metal cable theft at solar power facilities is a critical issue for power producers, related to equipment maintenance and business continuity. Earth Eyes will continue to develop systems that utilize AI video analysis technology to detect anomalies at sites earlier and lead to rapid initial responses.

<Overview of "AI Guardman® for Solar System">

"AI Guardman® for Solar System" is a metal cable theft countermeasure service developed for solar power facilities. It utilizes AI video analysis to detect intrusions or suspicious movements within the premises, and then notifies administrators or issues warnings on-site.

Furthermore, since a single camera can monitor a wide area, the number of cameras required can be reduced depending on the scale and installation environment of the facility, leading to a reduction in introduction and operational costs.

By supporting early detection of anomalies and rapid response in solar power facilities with vast grounds, it contributes to the security measures and stable operation of the facilities. (Product Page: https://earth-eyes.co.jp/ai-guardman-for-solar-system/)

Configuration of "AI Guardman® for Solar System" equipment introduced at ERE this time

<Future Development>

Earth Eyes will leverage the knowledge gained through this introduction and operation to further advance countermeasures against metal cable theft at solar power facilities.

We will continue to contribute to the security measures and stable operation of renewable energy facilities and other infrastructure facilities by utilizing AI video analysis technology.

<Company Overview>

Company Name

Earth Eyes Co., Ltd.

Representative

Saburo Yamauchi, Representative Director

Location

5F, No.R Hamamatsucho Bldg., 1-2-1 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0013

Established

September 16, 2015

Business Overview

Development and sales of AI-equipped cameras (crime prevention, accident prevention), software development and sales, management and storage of computer electronic information, analysis and processing of computer electronic information, telecommunications business

Official Website

https://earth-eyes.co.jp/

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