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    What are the specific power requirements for your mobile security towers and can they run on solar year-round in BC?

    Understanding the power specifications and solar capabilities of Secure Defence's mobile security towers for year-round operation in British Columbia's climate.

    2025-01-15
    Power RequirementsSolar PowerMobile Security TowersEnergy EfficiencyBC Climate

    What are the specific power requirements for your mobile security towers and can they run on solar year-round in BC?

    Our mobile security towers are designed with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind, featuring advanced power management systems and high-efficiency solar panels specifically engineered for British Columbia's climate conditions. With proper sizing and battery backup systems, our towers can operate year-round on solar power, even during BC's challenging winter months with limited daylight hours. Our off-grid solutions and live video monitoring provide this sustainable power capability.

    48V
    DC power system voltage
    7 Days
    Battery backup capacity
    365
    Days solar operation capability

    Power System Specifications and Efficiency

    Our mobile security towers operate on a 48V DC power system with intelligent power management that optimizes energy consumption based on operational requirements. The system includes high-efficiency LED lighting, low-power cameras, and smart power distribution that automatically adjusts power allocation based on environmental conditions and operational needs.

    • • 48V DC power system with intelligent management
    • • High-efficiency LED lighting (50W total consumption)
    • • Low-power 4G/5G communication systems
    • • Smart power distribution and load balancing
    • • Automatic power optimization based on conditions

    Solar Panel Configuration and BC Climate Adaptation

    Our solar panel systems are specifically designed for BC's climate, featuring high-efficiency monocrystalline panels with anti-reflective coating and snow-shedding capabilities. The panels are positioned at optimal angles for BC's latitude and include heating elements to prevent snow accumulation during winter months, ensuring consistent power generation year-round.

    • • 800W high-efficiency monocrystalline solar panels
    • • Anti-reflective coating for low-light conditions
    • • Snow-shedding design and heating elements
    • • Optimal positioning for BC's latitude (49-60°N)
    • • Weather-resistant mounting and protection

    Battery Backup and Winter Operation

    Our battery backup systems are designed to handle BC's challenging winter conditions, including extended periods of limited sunlight and cold temperatures. The lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries provide reliable power storage with excellent cold-weather performance and can maintain full operation for up to 7 days without solar input.

    • • 10kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery bank
    • • Cold-weather optimized performance (-20°C to 60°C)
    • • 7-day backup capacity without solar input
    • • Intelligent battery management and monitoring
    • • Automatic generator backup for extended outages

    Get Sustainable Security That Works Year-Round in BC

    Don't worry about power reliability in BC's challenging climate. Our solar-powered mobile security towers are specifically designed for year-round operation, with intelligent power management, cold-weather batteries, and snow-resistant solar panels. Get sustainable security that works when you need it most.

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    Year-Round Solar Operation • BC Climate Optimized • Sustainable Security