With the growing need for outdoor security, solar-powered surveillance camera systems have become a popular choice. They require no cabling or grid power, making it easy to deploy in farms, orchards, construction sites, parking lots, and many other environments.
But one common concern is:
What happens during continuous rainy days when solar panels can’t generate enough electricity? Will the cameras shut down?
The answer is: They can still work normally.
Modern solar surveillance systems are designed to handle cloudy and rainy weather. In addition to solar panels, they are equipped with high-capacity lithium batteries, enabling a cycle of “energy storage by day, power supply at night or in rainy weather.”
Sunny days: Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity and store it in the battery.
Rainy/cloudy days: The battery discharges to keep the camera running.
Nighttime: The battery supplies power, supporting 24/7 monitoring.
In other words, the camera won’t shut down immediately after just a few days without sunshine.
How Long Can a Solar Camera Last in Rainy Weather?
This depends on battery capacity, camera power consumption, and installation environment. Most systems support 3–7 days of backup, and some can last up to two weeks. Cameras with low-power designs and smart standby modes extend battery life. For example, a solar camera with a 15,000mAh battery can handle around one week of continuous rainy weather.
LOYALTY-SECU Solar Power Solutions
LOYALTY-SECU offers multiple solar kit configurations for different needs:
60W / 20AH Kit: Small monitoring points like courtyards or farmland.
60W / 40AH Kit: Longer backup for orchards and parking lots.
120W / 40AH Kit: Supports multiple cameras, suitable for warehouses and construction sites.
120W / 60AH Kit: Long-endurance solution for high-power devices and extended rainy periods.
Efficient solar panels combined with high-capacity batteries ensure stable operation even during cloudy or rainy days, preventing surveillance blind spots.
Typical Applications
Agriculture & Ranches: Orchards, tea gardens, and livestock farms.
Remote Areas: Mountain roads, rivers, reservoirs without grid power.
Temporary Construction Sites: Quick deployment, reduced wiring costs.
Home & Commercial Use: Courtyards, parking lots, warehouses.
Tips for Users
Choose high-efficiency solar panels to generate power in low light.
Consider battery capacity to handle extended rainy periods.
Install panels in open, sunlit areas for maximum efficiency.
Select low-power and smart wake-up cameras to save energy.
Conclusion
The LOYALTY-SECU Solar-Powered Surveillance System combines high-efficiency solar panels with large-capacity batteries to deliver reliable performance even in rainy weather, achieving year-round uninterrupted outdoor security monitoring.
Learn more: www.loyalty-secu.com
