Solar Powered Time-Lapse Camera

Using solar panels to power a construction timelapse camera is a popular choice when setting up monitoring equipment on a construction site, and it has several distinct advantages. These construction cameras are powered by a compact lithium-ion battery charged by a single, lightweight 20W solar panel, allowing you to create a time-lapse video from start to finish of any construction project.

By using this method of powering your construction cameras, you can monitor the progress of construction without the need for bulky battery stations, expensive generator trailers, or massive solar panels. Plus, you can start time-lapse video before AC power is even applied to the site.

Most solar time-lapse construction cameras come with a 20W solar panel and are ready to use right out of the box. The small, lightweight 20W solar panel is more than enough for any shooting scenario.

Another plus is the ease of installation of such a construction camera, which does not require any additional knowledge or training. Solar construction cameras are lightweight and portable, unlike older models that required lugging around bulky (and sometimes gigantic!) solar panels.

Unlike other systems, solar construction timelapse cameras do not require the participation of qualified specialists for installation. Even non-technical personnel can successfully complete this task.

Such a construction camera can be placed anywhere on the site, since it is cellular and solar-powered. While AC uses long cables running from the outlet to the camera, solar timelapse cameras do not require long cables or a generator. Installation is quick and easy (just set up, tilt, and plug in), so they can be moved at any time throughout the project.

With no downtime until power is restored on-site, your solar time-lapse camera can be up and running before the job even begins, ensuring coverage from start to finish. And once the project is complete, assembling the monitoring equipment is quick and easy, so your solar construction time-lapse camera can be quickly deployed to your next project.

Even though the cameras are solar powered, a few cloudy, overcast days are no problem. They come with a backup battery that will last seven days or more, helping to avoid unexpected situations. State-of-the-art electronics and a large battery ensure that the system can operate for more than a week on battery power alone. And when the sun comes back, the battery will quickly recharge to full capacity.

Because solar construction time-lapse cameras run on clean, renewable energy, they help reduce the carbon footprint of jobsites and will never show up on your electricity bill, another perk of using them.

Lastly, solar panels are known for their strong, net positive impact on the environment over the long term, as the energy source is clean and sustainable.

The more you use your solar time-lapse camera, the greater the net positive impact on the environment will be. The multi-year lifespan of construction projects makes them an ideal application of renewable solar energy!