What environmental benefits can solar surveillance trailers bring to your business?

​As people become increasingly aware of the Earth's environmental issues, companies across various industries are striving to reduce the impact of their production activities on the environment. Solar energy, being one of the greenest energy sources, has become a popular choice, leading to the emergence of various solutions that integrate solar power into business operations.

Eco-friendly solar surveillance trailers serve as an effective application in the monitoring industry. Let's explore the environmental benefits they can bring to your business without compromising reliability.

Reduction of Carbon Emissions

Traditional surveillance trailers rely on diesel generators for operation. It is well-known that the combustion of fossil fuels produces a significant amount of pollutants and greenhouse gases, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM). These emissions not only harm the environment but also pose risks to our health.

In contrast, solar trailers are environmentally friendly as they generate power using solar energy, producing no emissions. By adopting solar surveillance trailers, organizations can minimize their reliance on fossil fuels and other unsustainable energy sources for their security systems, thereby significantly reducing their overall carbon emissions.

To put this into some kind of context, the carbon footprint of a solar trailer vs. a diesel generator over a 12-month period is detailed below:

Diesel Generators:

• Diesel Consumption: A typical diesel generator used to power a surveillance trailer would consume around one gallon of diesel per hour.
• Daily Usage: Assuming this generator runs for a full 24-hour period, it would consume 24 gallons of diesel per day
• Annual Consumption: This would amount to 8,760 gallons of diesel used over a year.
• CO2 Emissions: Burning one gallon of diesel produces 22.4 pounds of CO2.
• Total Annual Emissions: 8,760 gallons * 22.4 pounds/gallon = 196,224 pounds (or about 89 metric tons) of CO2 emissions.

Now compare these figures with the emissions created by a solar surveillance trailer:

Solar Surveillance Trailers:

• Diesel Consumption: Solar surveillance trailers do not consume diesel, so they have no direct CO2 emissions from fuel burning.
• Indirect Emissions: There will inevitably be some indirect emissions related to the production and installation of solar panels. However, these are significantly less than those from burning diesel, and they are spread out over the solar panel's lifetime (which is estimated to be 20-25 years).
• Net Reduction: Switching from diesel-powered surveillance trailers to solar surveillance trailers could reduce a company's CO2 emissions by up to 89 metric tons over a 12-month period.

Reduction of Noise Pollution

Solar surveillance trailers are often deployed in parking lots, retail spaces, construction sites, or temporary events. In these scenarios, the impact of noise must be considered. Traditional diesel surveillance trailers can generate continuous noise levels of 80 decibels or more during operation, which can damage employees' hearing and lead to complaints from nearby residents. In contrast, solar surveillance trailers operate quietly and steadily, making them an attractive alternative.

Benefits of Reducing Noise Pollution

Increased Worker Productivity

• Focus and Concentration: A quieter work environment enhances efficiency, allowing workers to maintain focus, improve productivity, and reduce errors.
• Communication: Lower noise levels facilitate better communication among workers, ensuring more effective project coordination and enhancing workplace safety.

Positive Community Relations

• Fewer Complaints: Minimizing noise pollution decreases the likelihood of complaints from nearby residents, improving community relations and protecting the company's reputation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Many states and cities enforce strict noise regulations, especially for construction projects. Using silent solar surveillance trailers helps ensure compliance and reduces the risk of penalties.

Help Achieve Green Building Certifications

Green building certifications, such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), are becoming more important in the construction and real estate industries. These certifications highlight how projects adhere to sustainable practices and recognize companies that demonstrate a reduction in their impact on the surrounding environment.

Contribution of Solar Surveillance Trailers to Green Building Certifications

1.LEED Category: Energy and Atmosphere

• Renewable Energy Credits: Solar surveillance trailers are a demonstrable example of using renewable energy in construction projects. Their use can be seen as part of a company's ongoing commitment to minimizing its reliance on fossil fuels. Therefore, this can contribute to the "Renewable Energy Production" credit in the Energy and Atmosphere category of LEED.

• Reduced Carbon Footprint: Solar surveillance trailers produce zero greenhouse gases, which aligns with LEED's goals for reducing carbon footprints.

2.LEED Category: Sustainable Sites

• Minimized Environmental Impact: Solar surveillance trailers are designed to be relocatable and easy to deploy. They require no extensive installation process as they are fully self-contained, drop-and-go solutions. This eliminates the need for permanent infrastructure changes and minimizes land disturbance.
• Temporary Installations: Solar trailers can be easily relocated within an existing site or to a new project as requirements change. This supports the efficient use of resources and the reduction of waste.

3.LEED Category: Innovation

• Innovative Use of Technology: Companies or projects that demonstrate their use of innovative solar powered solutions within their projects can receive additional credits within the LEED process. As a relatively new and emerging technology, solar surveillance trailers may contribute to this category.

4.LEED Category: Materials and Resources

Durability and Longevity: Solar surveillance trailers are built to withstand outdoor elements and deliver long-lasting operation due to their ruggedized design. This durability reduces the frequency of repair and replacement required, contributing to resource conservation.

Integrating solar surveillance trailers into a construction company's overall project plan can help them demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency, contributing to a higher level of LEED certification.

Incorporating eco-friendly solar surveillance trailers into your monitoring needs not only provides various environmental benefits but also ensures stable, high-quality surveillance coverage. By utilizing solar energy, solar trailers offer a win-win solution for your business. If you would like to learn more, please contact us; we are happy to assist you.