A solar security tower is a trailer- or cart-mounted camera system that runs on its own power. A solar array charges a lithium battery bank, and the battery runs elevated cameras and an onboard recorder day and night. You don't need grid power, trenching, or a generator to keep it running. Contractors, yards, mines, and other remote sites use them for theft deterrence and after-hours video.
Solight builds most of its solar light towers in Arizona, and our solar security towers are Arizona-built too. You can rent or buy the same hardware. Rentals cover Arizona, California, Utah, and Nevada, and purchases ship nationwide. These are industrial jobsite towers, not home security cameras.
How a solar security tower works
- Charge. The solar array charges the lithium battery bank during the day. On SOCAM models the array tilts or rotates so you can aim it at the sun.
- Record. Cameras on a telescoping mast feed an onboard network video recorder (NVR), so footage is stored on the tower.
- View. Remote access lets your team see live and recorded video and get motion alerts from a phone or PC. Cellular data is included with rentals and is available as an option on purchased towers. Solight does not provide a monitoring service; your team views the cameras directly.
- Deter. Every SOCAM model has a flashing strobe that makes the tower easy to see. Optional audio/voice interaction and AI detection are also available.
The SOCAM-1, SOCAM-2, SOCAM-3, and SOCART lineup
| Model | Solar | Battery | Cameras | Mast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCART | 200 W adjustable-tilt | 5 kWh lithium | 4 fixed bullet | 15 ft | Push cart; fits through a standard door jamb |
| SOCAM-1 | 440 W adjustable-tilt | 5 kWh lithium | 4 fixed bullet | 20 ft | Towable on private property only |
| SOCAM-2 | 880 W adjustable-tilt | 5 kWh lithium | 3 fixed bullet + 1 Lorex 4K PTZ | 25 ft | Foldable tongue; towable on public roads |
| SOCAM-3 | 880 W high-angled rotatable | 5 kWh lithium | 3 fixed bullet + 1 Lorex 4K PTZ | 25 ft | Towable on public roads |
All four have an onboard NVR, remote access from a phone or PC, a flashing strobe, forklift pockets, and four outriggers for stability and leveling. Optional AI detection and audio/voice interaction are available.
Fixed vs. PTZ cameras. Fixed bullet cameras watch set zones such as a gate, a fence line, or a container row. A PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera can be aimed and zoomed remotely, which helps when you need to follow activity across a yard. SOCAM-2 and SOCAM-3 pair three fixed cameras with one PTZ. The PTZ cameras are Lorex 4K units with 360° pan, and they keep about two months of footage.
Need light and cameras on one mast?
The SLT-S towers combine LED floods with PTZ cameras:
- SLT-1200S: 1,200+ Watt three-panel array, 10 kWh lithium, two Lorex 4K PTZ cameras with 360° pan, two 100 W LED floods (32,000 lumens), 25 ft mast. Options include remote viewing and control, a 450 W wind turbine, and a backup plug-in charger.
- SLT-2500S: 2,500 Watt ten-panel array, 20.5 kWh lithium, up to four Lorex 4K PTZ cameras with 360° pan, six 100 W LED floods (100,000 lumens), 30 ft mast, dual inverters with 12,000 W combined 125/250 V AC output.
Power and battery
Battery capacity sets how much load a tower can carry overnight and through cloudy days. The camera-only SOCAM and SOCART models run on 5 kWh lithium storage. The SLT-1200S carries 10 kWh and the SLT-2500S carries 20.5 kWh, because they also run floodlights. Since we build the towers, we can add batteries, solar, or cameras for a specific site. If you plan to run extra equipment or the site gets little winter sun, tell us when you ask for a quote.
Setup and moving the tower
Each tower arrives ready to deploy. Drop it, level it on the outriggers, raise the mast, and confirm the camera views. Forklift pockets make yard moves easy. SOCAM-2 and SOCAM-3 are towable on public roads. SOCAM-1 is for private property only, and SOCART is pushed into place by hand.
Where they're used
The product pages list construction sites, parking lots, outdoor events, storage yards, fenced areas, and remote locations. The SLT-S towers add mining, oil fields, military use, and emergency response. For mines and quarries, see mining site security.
Rent or buy
- Rent: current day/week/month rates are in the rate table on the solar security hub. Rental details are on solar security camera rental.
- Buy: request a quote for purchase. Units ship nationwide.
Pairing cameras with task lighting? See solar light towers and solar light tower rental.
Frequently asked questions
What is a solar security tower?
A solar security tower is a trailer- or cart-mounted camera system with its own solar array and lithium battery. It records to an onboard NVR and can be viewed remotely, so it works where there is no grid power.
Which Solight security tower should I choose?
SOCART fits indoor and tight spaces. SOCAM-1 covers private property with four fixed cameras. SOCAM-2 and SOCAM-3 add a PTZ camera and can be towed on public roads. If the area also needs light, look at the SLT-1200S or SLT-2500S.
Does a solar security tower need a generator or grid power?
No. Solight security towers charge from their onboard solar array and run from lithium battery storage. Light/camera towers can add options such as a wind turbine or a backup plug-in charger.
Can I watch the cameras remotely?
Yes. Every SOCAM and SOCART model has an onboard network video recorder and remote access from a phone or PC. The SLT-S towers have the same NVR with remote viewing. Cellular data is included with rentals and optional on purchased towers, and your team views the cameras directly; Solight does not provide a monitoring service.
What is the difference between SOCAM-2 and SOCAM-3?
Both have an 880 Watt array, 5 kWh lithium battery, three fixed bullet cameras, one Lorex 4K PTZ camera with 360° pan, and a 25 ft mast. SOCAM-2 has an adjustable-tilt array and a foldable tongue. SOCAM-3 has a high-angled rotatable array.
Can I rent instead of buying?
Yes. Solight rents security towers from Mesa, Arizona, across Arizona, California, Utah, and Nevada, with rates on our solar security page. Purchases ship nationwide.
Request a solar security tower quote
Send the site location, the areas you need covered, and whether you want to rent or buy. Contact Solight or call 480-626-2044, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm Arizona time. Solight, 419 E. Juanita Ave #102, Mesa, AZ 85204 · cs@solight.com.