Due to lack of electricity at a security deployment site, a solar solution may be optimal in some locations. In the US, everyone is experiencing extreme freezing weather.
Extreme cold, high winds, heavy rain, or even extreme heat, certain areas of the country can prove challenging to maintaining power for video cameras and field security equipment. Loss of power means loss of camera surveillance and archiving – which can be a critical loss for customers using security equipment. Due to lack of electricity at a security deployment site, a solar solution may be optimal in some locations.
LENSEC physical security experts have recently used an equipment solution to receive power from a solar panel and battery backup. The use of solar power as an alternative source of power, in some cases, may be more dependable than battery or electricity for surveillance cameras. Especially for some end-users who require continuous video monitoring where cameras are in remote areas experiencing extreme weather.
Besides environmental, there are other conditions where using solar as a source of power just makes sense:
- Remote sites – locations that do not provide standard IT infrastructure
- Lack of Infrastructure – sites are typically remote and unmanned
- Limited Equipment Space – equipment for a required solution must also fit into a limited amount of physical space
For instance, LENSEC field technicians recently used the solar power solution at a city park – where electricity is not available. Solar power has also been used at a playground for night-time monitoring due to limited electricity during night-time hours at this location. Using solar has also been a great option for cameras mounted on poles when constant power is not available. Technicians prefer this option since it has reduced their need to access cameras mounted high on top of poles.
If you’re interested in learning more about LENSEC’s Solar Solution with Perspective VMS®, the Perspective VMS Solar Solutions Datasheet is available on our website. Call us at (713) 395-0800 or email [email protected] for a software demonstration.
