The Environmental Benefits of Solar Surveillance Trailer

Eco-Friendly Solar Surveillance Trailers

As companies in all industries strive to reduce their environmental impact, it is becoming increasingly important to integrate renewable energy sources such as solar power into their business operations. While opinions on climate change may vary, it is clear that a shift to renewable energy can bring many benefits.

Whether it's the immediate benefits of reducing operating costs, or how sustainable energy can contribute to a greener future for the next generation, we can expect to see exponential growth in solar adoption in the coming years.

Below, we explore how a mobile solar monitoring trailer can align with a company's sustainability goals without compromising the performance or reliability of its safety profile.

How Do Solar Surveillance Trailers Work?

Mobile Solar Surveillance Trailers harness the sun's energy to power a portable, rapid-deployment surveillance solution that can be deployed to practically any environment that requires temporary or targeted security. 

Solar security cameras come in many forms. Not all solar devices are created equal, but most solar cameras utilize solar panels to control and convert the sun's direct energy current into the backup power needed for security camera systems.

1.  Power source: Solar panels collect sunlight and convert it to electricity.

​2.  Energy storage: A battery system stores the collected energy for use during nighttime or cloudy periods.

​3.  Surveillance equipment: Cameras (often PTZ - pan, tilt, zoom), sensors, and other monitoring devices are mounted on an extendable mast.

​4.  Communication: A cellular or satellite modem allows remote access and data transmission.

​5.  Control system: An onboard computer manages power usage, camera operations, and data storage.

​6.  Mobility: The entire system is mounted on a trailer for easy transport and deployment.

​These trailers are often used in areas without reliable power sources or for temporary security needs.  They can operate autonomously for extended periods, making them useful for construction sites, events, or remote locations.

What are the Environmental Benefits of Solar Surveillance Trailers?

Solar surveillance trailers can significantly reduce an organization's overall carbon footprint by minimizing their reliance on fossil fuels and other non-sustainable energy sources to power security systems.

For example, surveillance trailers have traditionally relied on diesel generators for power. These generators emit a lot of pollutants and greenhouse gases, which can seriously damage our environment.

In contrast, solar trailers are very environmentally friendly and produce no direct emissions.

Are There Solar Security Trailers without WiFi?

Most solar security cameras require an internet connection to record their footage. Our solar security trailers connect to the internet using cellular data (LTE). Additionally, Biglux solar security trailers can still record footage live by connecting the security trailer to an NVR ( Network Video Recorder). It automatically uploads all recorded footage into a cloud repository for you to view later. If you want to access your jobsite security camera footage, you must plug into the NVR to download any of your recordings. If you still have questions, chat with our team of experts today.