Off-Grid Solar System for Surveillance Cameras

[fdawg]

I need a recommendation on an off-grid solar system for surveillance cameras. This system needs to run 24/7
Solar panel system will be located in Southern California 92607

Device Consumption
Network IP Camera 1- 20W
Network IP Camera 2- 10.0W
POE Switch- 0.2W
Wireless Radio- 7W

Total device power consumption: 37.2Wh (892.8Wh/Daily)



Will these parts work for this application?




(x1) Rich Solar 200W 24V Solar Panel
(x1) 15A Morningstar ProStar Controller w/ Meter
(x2) 100Ah 12V UPG AGM Battery (series connection)

 

[sunshine_eggo]

Yep. Should have 24 hours of reserve, but you'll have a hard time catching up. You're generating ~20% over your daily consumption, so you'd need 4-5 fully sunny days to both recharge the battery AND power the system.

I'd consider 250-300W to allow for a faster recharge following inclement conditions.

 

[Rednecktek]

And a larger SCC to use those panels.

 

[sunshine_eggo]

And a larger SCC to use those panels.

15A * 28V = 420W

 

[Rednecktek]

Sorry, 12v system on the brain. ?