With the recent solar power trend solar CCTV hire and Solar security cameras have become very popular. Security systems have also become less reliant on the power grid utilising the sun as an alternative power source.
So how does it work? Well simply put instead of running a 240V power supply security the security cameras are powered by a rechargeable battery supply. Which in turn provides adequate power to the security camera being installed.
What Are Some Of The Drawbacks With Solar?
Solar power is great for placing CCTV systems in remote locations. However a dedicated power source such as 240v AC power is more reliable. Solar by nature is dependent on sun light and without good placement the security system may experience power loss.
A battery is also required to store the suns energy and power the camera throughout the evening where it is sometimes needed most.
Its also important to note that there is a limitation on how many cameras are powered by a single panel. Therefore careful planning is necessary to implement a multi camera system or network. The network must also be able to communicate with one another via a mesh or line of sight system.
If there is no Wi-Fi available the CCTV system will also need a modem/router. Modems are configured and used in conjunction with a sim card carrier. It’s important to note that sim card carriers provide data plans which vary in downloadable size and pricing.
Solar Powered CCTV Systems And Why You Should Use Them
The single most popular reason we provide solar CCTV hire security camera systems to customers is due to lack of power. In locations such as farms, parks, fields, construction sites or large blocks of land it is sometimes very hard to get an electrical connection. Even at short events we provide a CCTV trailers. The trailer is virtually a mobile CCTV system on wheels. Running power and electrical wiring is costly not to mention a hazard. Alternatively customers use a mobile security camera trailers
The second most important reason is energy saving options. With more and more households going virtually off grid and being much less reliant on the power grid, we offer s solar solution for every home and business. A single solar panel produces great power savings. A recent article shows just how much a single panel can produce
Solar CCTV installation is quick and easy.
Solar CCTV installations provide alternative methods of attachment. Cameras attachments include power poles or even on a mobile trailer.
Our dedicated technical security team also make custom CCTV solutions for unique circumstances and try to help save you and your assets where ever we can
