Solar Power for Smart Cameras
Voltaic Systems provides
solar panels and
complete power systems to run cameras and their associated networking hardware. Smart cameras are being developed for a wide range of verticals including: security, agriculture, smart cities, and construction.
Work We’ve Done
Customer | Voltaic Products | Solar Panel Construction | Assets Monitored |
Construction Camera |
- P107 standard panel with custom connector
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Monocrystalline cells with potted urethane |
Construction project camera timelapse |
Home Energy Startup |
- P124 standard panel with VHB gasket and custom connector
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SunPower with ETFE lamination |
Ice buildup monitoring |
Traffic Camera Company |
- 100-200W panel with V107 battery
|
Glass laminate with aluminum frame |
Parking and vehicle access control |
Construction Cameras |
|
SunPower with ETFE lamination |
Timelapse images of construction projects |
Site Monitoring Company |
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SunPower with ETFE lamination |
Analyze safety characteristics of parking lots and other locations in real time |
We keep the names of our customers confidential to avoid sharing proprietary information with both current and potential clients.
How Voltaic Systems Can Help
- Provide a scalable platform for deploying smart cameras at volume
- Model solar and battery size required to run cameras 24x7 in a variety of locations
- Recommend low power PoE injectors and cellular routers
- Provide battery health monitoring on large systems to improve system maintenance operations and increase uptime
Got a project that needs solar?
Voltaic designs and manufactures custom, high-quality solar power panels and mounting solutions.
Power Related Challenges for Smart Cameras
- Many cameras are unable to go into sleep mode or cannot because of business requirements
- Higher data rates can further increase power consumption
- Data collection and transmission must run continuously in an extremely wide range of solar and environmental operating conditions
Advantages to Adding Solar
- Avoid bureaucracy and cost of connecting to the grid
- Reduce cost of battery replacement
- Enable placement of cameras in optimal locations
- Create a system that runs for 5+ years without maintenance