Basic 12V 190W 1.28 kWh Solar Kit for CCTV Cameras

Basic 12V 190W 1.28 kWh Solar Kit for CCTV Cameras

Solar kit for installing CCTV cameras in areas without mains electricity. Designed for 1 or 2 IP cameras and a 4G router operating 24 hours a day on farms, in outbuildings, in vegetable gardens, on plots of land, at entrances or in remote warehouses.

Features

• Recommended continuous intake: up to 12 W (around 290 Wh a day)
• LiFePO4 lithium battery from 1.28 kWh: a few 4 days’ battery life without sunshine
• Winter production: around 400 Wh/day in the south-east of the peninsula
• 12 V DC output for cameras and routers
• The regulator’s load output disconnects the load if the battery level drops and reconnects it when it recharges
• Bluetooth monitoring using the VictronConnect app

Example: 2 × 4 W IP cameras with infrared + 4 W 4G router = 12 W × 24 hours = 288 Wh/day.

What’s included in the kit

• 1× Victron 190 W 24 V monocrystalline solar panel
• 1× Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 regulator with load output
• 1× Victron SuperPack LiFePO4 battery, 12.8 V, 100 Ah
• 1× MIDI fuse holder with a 30 A fuse
• 1× ON/OFF battery switch
• 1× Pair of MC4 connectors
• 20 m of 4 mm² solar cable (10 m red and 10 m black)

What is not included

Cameras, recorder, 4G router, PoE switch, waterproof case for the battery and regulator, mounting plate and pole. Please ask us if you’d like the complete set.

Compare the three sizes in this category solar kits for CCTV cameras or read our guide how to install CCTV cameras where there is no electricity supply.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work with any brand of camera?

Yes. The kit supplies 12 V DC, the voltage at which most IP and analogue cameras, 4G routers and many recorders operate. If your cameras are PoE-enabled, add a PoE switch with a 12 V input or a step-up PoE injector. Avoid powering the cameras via a 230 V inverter and its transformers: this results in a loss of between 15 and 25 % of power and reduces battery life.

How many cameras can I connect?

Up to around 12 W of continuous power consumption: for example, two 4 W IP cameras and a 4 W 4G router. Check the power consumption in your camera’s specifications with the infrared lights switched on, as this is when it uses the most power. If you’re going to add a recorder or more cameras, choose the Medium kit.

Does it work in winter and on cloudy days?

Yes. The kit is designed to cope with December’s sunlight levels in the south-east of the peninsula, and the battery provides around four days’ runtime without sunlight. In the northern half of Spain or in areas with a lot of fog, choose the larger kit or add an extra panel.

How can I view the cameras on my mobile if there’s no internet connection?

With a 4G router with a data SIM card connected to the kit. The router is not included: you can use your own or order one from us along with the kit. It consumes between 3 and 6 W, which is already factored into the recommended power consumption.

What happens if the battery runs flat?

The SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 regulator has a load output that disconnects the cameras before the battery becomes over-discharged and reconnects them when the panel recharges it. The SuperPack battery also features its own battery management system (BMS).

Can I expand it at a later date?

The controller supports up to around 220 W of panel power at 12 V, so there is little scope for expansion. If you think you’ll be adding cameras, start with the Medium kit.

Do you need any permits or a certificate?

It requires no connection to the mains or paperwork with the electricity supplier: it is a stand-alone, very low-voltage (12 V) system. It is mounted on a post, wall or roof using a mounting frame for the panel and a waterproof box for the battery and the controller.

Does it include installation?

The kit is sold as a kit. If you are in the Region of Murcia or the surrounding area, our installation partner, ICIDE, can install it for you. For the rest of Spain, we’ll assist you by telephone or email before and after your purchase.