Solar Power Security Camera Systems

What is a "Solar Power System", its types and How does it work?

A solar power or solar powered system generally refers to power generation systems that include the key factor of a solar panel or PV Panel for energy production. PV or Photovoltaic refers to the process of converting light into electricity. In solar power systems this occurs at the PV panels which have silicone type wafers with interwoven wiring called busbars that capture and transfer the energy produced by the Photovoltaic effect, which is what occurs when light hits the PV panel which then transforms it into DC electric output. There are countless examples of Solar Power Systems in use throughout the world today in many ways. The main types of solar power systems are generally referred to as off-grid, on-grid (or aka grid-tie, grid-connect, etc.) and hybrid solar power solutions.

In short, Off-grid and On-grid refers to whether or not the Solar Powered System is interconnected in anyway with existing standard utility power infrastructure. Those of the off-grid type are A2Z Security Cameras main focus in providing solutions for continuous operation. Off-Grid Solar Power Systems are high popular in various applications including agriculture, farming and ranching as very simple solar power systems involving specialized water pumps with a direct feed from a solar panel is common practice. Alternatively, Off-grid Solar Power Systems can become more complex whereas like with A2Z's systems packages including panels, controllers, converters, battery banks and more are carefully designed to provide technology solutions that provide on-going, self-sustaining or autonomous operation. Mean-while On-Grid systems are those like typically found on a residential home or company building and are utilized to most often supplement but not entirely replace all electricity used by such building from the grid. These on-grid types like off-grid types can have a few different attributes or styles including more or less hardware such as also having battery storage banks. Hybrid is a term being used generally in the Grid-tie or On-grid systems to describe such as those added battery banks just mentioned or other features as common on-grid solar systems do not require battery banks to still be useful. Mean-while in more LV (Low Voltage) or ELV (Extra Low Voltage) off-grid systems hybrid might instead refer to a system that also includes a wind turbine or even such as with A2Z's MMST-AZG series surveillance trailers featuring a solar and generator power system combo. A2Z's systems therefore are again almost exclusively referred to as off-grid solar systems, they generally are also all ELV (Extra Low Voltage) if not LV (Low Voltage) at a minimum.

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How are A2Z's systems an Industry's Best?

A2Z Security Cameras' has a world of experience in delivering easy to assemble Solar Powered Security Camera Systems for all sorts of applications including those beyond safety or surveillance. Our Experts can adapt countless existing designs or provide totally new designs to accommodate practically any need. A2Z's solar powered camera systems have reached large scale "off-grid" capacities of dozens of security cameras on a single solar power array including support for additional technology systems, such as LED lighting and more. Alternatively, A2Z also provides cost effective, compact packages meeting less sophisticated demands with the best in class performance. Utilizing high quality parts and cutting-edge technology throughout, A2Z's solar camera systems deliver years of reliable operation and our Experts stand-behind them with on-going, Friendly Free Remote Support. Systems likewise achieve client’s goals with the maximum of ease and optimal user satisfaction through use of well developed, non-proprietary components. Even technology retailers, resellers and security integrators small and large depend on A2Z's resellers channel to bring such specialized solutions to their clients. Mean-while A2Z also enables D-I-Y end-users at any level the ability to achieve solar power security systems of the pro, commercial and industrial grade at competitive cost and confidence. Contact our Friendly Experts today and learn more!

What are the Solar Surveillance and Security options?

With one of the industry’s best selections of brand name Security Cameras, IP cameras, wireless equipment and more A2Z has not only the expertise but also the manufacturer partners and resources to best fit any project. All types of surveillance and security systems components are available, whether its access to the most advanced Multi-Sensor PTZ Cameras or the newest bread of Fixed cameras, featuring attributes like the latest H.264 or H.265 video compression, Powerful Infrared (IR) Night Vision or White Light LED abilities and integrated siren all with of course HD Megapixel or Ultra HD (i.e. 4K UHD) imaging. So much more can all be expected with A2Z's solar powered solutions which provide purely professional, most often non-proprietary components for future proof design. A2Z's options are vast, including support for CCTV compatible systems as well as many other attributes from audio surveillance to I/O device integration. Solutions including an on-board Rugged Network Video Recorders to large capacity on-camera storage (i.e. "edge-storage") for totally stand-alone operation to backwards compatibility with new or existing NVR and DVR systems or even "cloud" or FTP storage can all be achieved. Additionally users benefit from all kinds of perks be it the latest in Intelligent Video Analytics or A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) yielding high accuracy detection and low false alarms to achieving specialized functions like crowd and face detection, people or vehicle counting, vehicle or human detection, LPR (License Plate Recognition), Fire-Detection, Temperature monitoring and more are all ready to meet your needs. A2Z's systems are limited to security, surveillance and safety missions alone, they can produce other advantages such as enabling live video broadcast on common formats like RTSP at ease or even through platforms like YouTube directly with those units featuring built-in RTMP functions or added 3rd party services or software. In fact, A2Z's work can be seen in popular nature broadcast, documentaries and beyond. Finally, users can also expect exceptional management with easy to use applications like often included FREE Phone Apps, Web Browser Interfaces, PC and MAC Software for comprehensive live monitoring and controls, search, playback and export functions.

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What are the Solar Powered Wireless Communication options?

The wireless selections A2Z offers are comprehensive, with support for Point to Point (PTP), Point to Multi Point (PTMP), WiFi or even MESH style connectivity including NLOS (non-line of sight) or LOS radio types. Frequencies including 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 3 GHz, 5 GHz, 11 GHz, and 4.9 GHz reserved public safety band to microwave or other licensed radio bands are all accessible. Licensed and Unlicensed radio backhauls for short range to many miles is all within our offering. The leading carriers for 3G / 4G / 5G cellular uplink are also universally supported with our cellular enabled units. Various levels of Wireless Security can also be achieved including FIPS to hardware-based encryption. Whether Multiple or individual cameras are required at a site, A2Z units can utilize "Master" and "Client" style configurations which link together multiple systems as one larger system and yet can share a single 4G cellular uplink ensuring maximum adaptability to any application or scale while also cutting cost. For areas that even cellular isn't possible A2Z can work with WISP providers to our satellite service providers helping our clients reach even the most remote of areas. Wireless is the most common form of communications as systems are obviously almost always at a remote point, however some applications demand no wireless communications due to sensitive security requirements and so A2Z's solar camera systems can and have been adapted to support fiber or other connectivity methods as required.

What are the benefits of A2Z Solar Power Systems and some options?

Users will enjoy years of reliable operation, with low or often zero maintenance plus the advantage of free energy production. Environmentally friendly, the lack of frequent needs for maintenance or any need for significant infrastructure to deploy or maintain as well as often dramatically less labor cost to implement all make solar an ideal choice for many remote power system requirements. Our systems utilize high grade PV modules, solar grade batteries and a variety of other high-quality power management gear. A2Z's Experts utilizes a variety of PV Panel array configurations and various size enclosures and battery banks to provide Power systems that are scalable in size based on equipment, project and/or site requirements. Everything from cabling to pre-built components, the systems are delivered in a 'plug and play' approach with various mounting styles, offer different color schemes and various forms of integration to best suite each application needs. A2Z Systems can be produced to provide compliant PoE (Power Over Ethernet) for devices such as 802.3af and 802.3at (or otherwise) standards popular for IP security cameras thus delivering future proof, adaptable, non-proprietary systems. Other advanced options include functions like remote network monitoring of the power system including DATA logging, battery and PV panel performance to so many other possibilities that A2Z system options are best described as nearly unlimited.

What is the Mounting, Deployment and other options?

Offering a variety of mounting options, all kinds from ground mount to roof mount solutions are available upon request, while our Pole Mount options are most commonly deployed and the default style within this category unless otherwise specified. With all of our systems poles are NOT INCLUDED for better logistics throughout the world but are in some cases or for specialized pole types sold separately. Thus, for clients demanding specialized poles A2Z offers an innovative and traffic grade sectional pole system including functions like integrated enclosures to unique transport advantages. In addition, A2Z offers not only solutions for installing such systems on practically any structure or surface via multiples of mounting accessories, but additionally offers mobile surveillance trailers, Solar Skids, Vehicle & Portable Platform based solutions are all also available for these advanced systems. Other modifications for appearance such as custom colors, camouflage finish, agency logos or otherwise are available on request to help personalize your system. Designed for easy use, user friendly install, all primary hardware is included.

Applications for Solar Power Wireless Camera Systems:

The A2Z units are powerful innovations that often are far more cost effective than alternative installation methods. Their stand-alone nature also makes many previously impossible objectives, now reasonable and achievable. Users enjoy next generation safety and security of remote sites, perimeters, entry points and assets of high interest or practically anything else needing to be secured, surveilled, observed, monitored or even broadcast.

Thus, requirements for improved protection and monitoring of sites like construction, oil and power, airports, ports, railroads, highways, streets, remote parking, agriculture, parks, all are made far easier to monitor and protect. Government agencies of all types and levels can benefit such as Law Enforcement, Police, Municipalities, Federal Agencies and more with systems that can offer long term wide area city surveillance or can be quickly deployed for anything from traffic monitoring to crime prevention and beyond. Private, community and business assets and objectives also take advantage with designs that not only bring security but often other management benefits such as monitoring operations for service providers or the next generation in virtual guarding.

Systems for any and all markets; Education for example helps security cover remote areas of college, university or school campuses, while oil and power may use the systems to monitor security as well as site work activities to equipment status. From municipal use in a City, Town or County, to Private Ranch or Urban environments these innovative creations bring all sorts of technology possibilities. Today, A2Z Security Cameras leads the way in creating the most advanced completely independent remote surveillance systems available. Universal support is assured with professional gear featuring ONVIF standard compliance and more IT standard protocols allow integration to existing surveillance systems as well as 3rd party VMS NVR and broadcast software with ease.

How we can help you?

A2Z Security Cameras experts have years of experience in developing, deploying and supporting all types of sophisticated security systems. We pride ourselves in only delivering quality, high performance systems, competitive pricing and outstanding service. Based in Dallas, Fort Worth, Texas we have and continue to provide service to nearly the entire globe. From New York, to California, Washington to Florida, plus everywhere between and nearly anywhere abroad our experts are available to deliver the complete package you need.

Last Updated September 1, 2020