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Solar Construction Cameras: How Many Days Autonomy Do You Need?

October 18, 2024

The required number of days of autonomy for solar construction cameras depends on several factors:

1. **Location and Climate**

• If the camera is in a region with consistent sunlight, fewer days of autonomy are needed. In areas with frequent cloudy or rainy weather, you may want more autonomy to ensure continuous operation during periods of low solar input.

2. **Power Consumption**

• The camera's power consumption, including features like infrared for night vision, wireless connectivity, and motion detection, will influence how many days of stored energy are needed.

3. **Battery Capacity**

• The battery's storage capacity should be sufficient to power the camera during low sunlight or cloudy days. Typical recommendations range from **3 to 7 days** of autonomy to ensure continuous operation during bad weather.

4. **Criticality of the Monitoring**

• If uninterrupted monitoring is crucial, you'll need more autonomy, possibly extending to **7 to 10 days** to ensure reliable performance.

5. **Maintenance and Access**

• If the camera is in a remote or hard-to-reach location, more autonomy is better to minimize maintenance.

For most construction sites, **3 to 5 days of autonomy** is common, but regions with unpredictable weather may require more.