Solar farms depend on continuous uptime of IPSec tunnels for SCADA systems, but mobile and satellite networks struggle with IPsec stability – Netcelero solves this.
The i-ctrl delivers a public static IP over Starlink, 5G, or 4G, keeping IPsec tunnels stable in remote conditions.
Seamless failover between all internet connections ensures always-on connectivity with zero manual firewall configuration changes or tunnel drops.
Trusted by solar developers in the UK and Ireland, Netcelero enables secure reporting, monitoring, and compliance. The IPsec tunnel continuous uptime ensures SCADA networks remain reachable – securely connected without interruption.
Solar farms rely on real-time Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to stay productive and compliant. But when you’re operating in remote locations with mobile and satellite internet connections, keeping those communications secure, optimised and resilient is a real challenge.
The SCADA Security Gap on Solar Farms
Most utility-scale solar farms are built far from urban infrastructure. That often means connectivity is over 4G and Starlink, however those networks usually assign carrier NAT addresses – and SCADA systems need stable, encrypted tunnels.
Without that stability, IPsec tunnels drop. Communications fail. Operational efficiency is compromised.
Netcelero i-ctrl: Purpose-built for Solar Connectivity
Netcelero’s i-ctrl device solves the IPsec challenge for solar farms – with technology designed specifically for harsh, remote environments.
- Static IP over any connection
The i-ctrl gives your solar farm a public static IP, even over mobile or satellite networks – a critical requirement for functioning IPsec tunnels. - Always-on connectivity
If your primary network fails, the i-ctrl switches instantly to your secondary connection – without changing the IP address. Once the primary is restored, it automatically fails back, seamlessly. Your IPsec tunnels keep working, no complex firewall and IPsec reconfigurations required to get it to restart. - Cybersecurity without complexity
No manual tunnel reconfigurations. No extra firewall rules. Just continuous, secure data flow from the field to your SCADA dashboard.
Trusted by solar developers across the UK and Ireland
Netcelero’s technology is already powering secure communications for solar farms in projects supported by the UK’s Contracts for Difference scheme (CfD) and by Ireland’s Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS). With plug-and-play deployment, zero on-site IT, and compliance-ready encryption, i-ctrl supports:
- Grid reporting
- Remote troubleshooting
- Real-time performance monitoring
Conclusion: IPsec made simple – even off-grid
If your solar farm depends on SCADA, it depends on secure, resilient connectivity. Netcelero i-ctrl makes it easy to maintain functioning IPsec tunnels, even in the most challenging conditions.
