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CCTV security systems offer a wide range of abilities that benefit businesses throughout South Africa. From keeping your staff, assets and premises safe; to enhanced project management; and much more.

Updated August 20222 min readCommercial & Industrial Focus

CCTV security systems offer a wide range of abilities that benefit businesses throughout South Africa. From keeping your staff, assets and premises safe; to enhanced project management; and much more. CCTV cameras are often thought of as a way to identify and catch a criminal once a crime has taken place, but it also plays a major role in deterring an offender before the violation can even take place.

All these benefits prove why CCTV systems are an essential and instrumental part of home and workplace security. Unfortunately, CCTV systems require uninterrupted electricity and a network to provide constant feedback and security. This could raise concerns about using CCTV cameras, especially in remote areas or in locations that have no electrical wiring or network cables installed. Fortunately, solar-powered CCTV cameras offer a solution that can ease the worries that no electrical infrastructure can cause. Solar-powered systems are a great choice for construction sites, temporary structures, remote buildings and areas affected by load-shedding.

How Solar Powered CCTV Systems work:
Solar-powered systems make use of solar panels to convert sunlight into an electrical current that can power CCTV cameras. Even if there is a lack of direct sunlight, the panels are able to function properly by using battery backups that store extra electricity that didn’t get used. For this reason, you can have peace of mind knowing that your CCTV systems will run when electricity cuts, on cloudy days and even at night for up to seven days without direct sunlight.

The solar-powered systems are designed to connect to the internet using GSM, WCDMA and 4G LTE. The cameras have a quick setup and can easily connect to the internet wirelessly using mobile networks.

Benefits of Using Solar Powered CCTV Systems:

Quick and Easy Installation – Most solar-powered systems are lightweight and designed for a simple setup. Mechanical equipment is not always required to connect to electrical and network cables making the installation process fast and at a lower cost.

Weather Resistant – Solar CCTV systems are manufactured to withstand most weather conditions and temperatures. The cameras are sturdily installed to resist strong winds and storms while still sending live footage to the main control room.

Low temperatures may cause ordinary batteries to break or become inoperable. Fortunately, solar-powered cameras are built with specially designed batteries that can operate at temperatures as low as -20° celsius.

Battery Backup – Most solar power models come with a battery backup to extend connectivity for up to seven full days. Any unused electricity, while the solar panels are receiving direct sunlight, gets stored in a battery backup until it is needed. This is useful when unexpected weather conditions like cloud cover, rain or dust block direct sunlight from reaching the solar panels.

At CCTV Security Surveillance, we believe that uninterrupted surveillance is necessary to ensure your premises stays safe and secure. We strive to provide solutions that suit your situation and requirements. Our solar-powered CCTV systems have many beneficial features that provide real-time security and support 24/7.

To learn more about CCTV systems or for help deciding the best solar-powered system for you, contact us on 086 100 2288 or cctv@cctvsa.co.za

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Clint Broeders - Group Financial Director, CCTV Security Surveillance
About the AuthorClint BroedersGroup Financial Director, CCTV Security Surveillance

PSIRA Registration #4740972 · 8 years at CCTV Security Surveillance

Clint oversees finance across both group companies and all four branches: consolidated reporting to the board, budgeting, cash flow and the financial controls each branch works within. For clients, that shows up as clear, consistent quotations wherever they deal with us, transparent billing on projects and maintenance contracts, and confidence that the company will be there to support their system for years.

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