The Fyrfly Solar CCTV Tower is a self-contained, solar-powered surveillance and communications platform. No mains power. No civil works. No compromise on capability. Operational in under 90 minutes, anywhere.
Remote construction sites, rural highways schemes, border zones and defence installations often have no grid connection within reach. The Fyrfly Solar CCTV Tower generates and stores its own power from an 800W solar array and 440Ah battery bank — fully operational day and night, in any season.
Traditional CCTV requires ground works, cable runs and permanent mounting structures. The Fyrfly Solar CCTV Tower requires none of this. It arrives on a trailer, deploys on adjustable stabilising legs across uneven ground, and can be repositioned as site requirements evolve — without a single trench being dug.
Emergency deployments, temporary events, border incidents and rapid-response security operations cannot wait weeks for an installation programme. The Fyrfly Solar CCTV Tower is operational in under 90 minutes from arrival on site, with full remote access and live monitoring from the moment it powers up.
The Fyrfly Solar CCTV Tower integrates six distinct technology systems into a single deployable unit — surveillance, detection, deterrence, communications, power and intelligence.
A 800W monocrystalline solar array charges a 440Ah LiFePO4 battery bank, delivering continuous 24V DC power. Onboard diagnostics monitor state of charge in real time. Optional backup power capability ensures operation during extended low-light periods in northern latitudes or dense cloud cover.
The standard configuration supports a motorised PTZ camera with optical zoom, fixed wide-angle HD cameras for full perimeter coverage, and a thermal imaging camera for detection through complete darkness, fog and foliage. All channels record to onboard encrypted storage with a minimum 33-day retention capacity and encrypted cloud synchronisation.
Edge-processed AI analytics run directly on the tower without dependence on a cloud connection. Capabilities include virtual tripwire and zone crossing, loitering detection with configurable dwell thresholds, vehicle and person classification, PPE compliance detection, fire and smoke detection, and perimeter alert escalation to the monitoring centre.
Dual-SIM 4G/5G connectivity provides the primary link to the monitoring centre, cloud storage and remote management portal. An integrated Wi-Fi access point with site-wide coverage capability means the tower can simultaneously serve as the communications hub for a temporary site — connecting site offices, welfare units and other security devices from day one.
A high-output PA horn delivers both live operator audio challenges and pre-recorded automated deterrence messages triggered by AI detection events. When combined with LED deterrent lighting, this creates an active response capability that goes beyond passive recording — audibly challenging intruders in real time, 24 hours a day.
The powder-coated, corrosion-resistant steel cabinet is IP66-rated against water and dust ingress, with dual-sealed doors, concealed hinges and tamper-alert sensors. The 4.5m anti-wind mast deploys to a stable 2m servicing height and is engineered to Eurocode wind load standards. Operating temperature range: -22°C to +55°C.
The Fyrfly Solar CCTV Tower is designed and assembled in the United Kingdom. Every component is specified for long-term outdoor deployment across the full range of British and European climate conditions — from Scottish winters to summer heatwaves on southern motorway schemes.
All specifications are for the standard configuration. Custom configurations are available for specialist applications including defence, border management and critical national infrastructure.
| Power System | |
| Solar Array | 800W monocrystalline |
| Battery Capacity | 440Ah LiFePO4 |
| System Voltage | 24V DC |
| Autonomy (no sun) | Up to 5 days (typical load) |
| Backup Option | External generator input |
| Physical | |
| Transport Dimensions | H 2,480 × W 1,320 × D 1,430 mm |
| Deployed Height | 4,950mm (mast fully extended) |
| Service Height | 2,200mm |
| Weight | Approx. 825kg |
| Cabinet Rating | IP66 |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | -22°C to +55°C |
| Wind Load Standard | Eurocode BS EN 1991-1-4 |
| Corrosion Protection | Powder-coated steel frame |
| Tamper Protection | Concealed hinges, tamper alert, anti-vandal design |
| Communications | |
| Cellular | Dual-SIM 4G/5G |
| Wi-Fi | Integrated site-wide access point |
| Remote Management | Encrypted web portal and mobile app |
| Surveillance | |
| Storage | Onboard encrypted SSD, min. 33 days |
| Cloud Access | Encrypted live and recorded access |
| VMS Integration | Compatible with major VMS platforms |
| Analytics | Edge AI — onboard processing |
Any site that needs surveillance and cannot wait for, or cannot justify, a permanent installation.
Smart motorway schemes, major roadworks, bridge and tunnel construction. Average speed enforcement zones.
Plant and materials protection, perimeter monitoring, PPE compliance detection and after-hours deterrence.
Forward operating base perimeter security, critical national infrastructure protection and border surveillance.
Festivals, sporting events, public gatherings and temporary entertainment venues requiring site-wide surveillance and communications.
Wellhead monitoring, pipeline route surveillance, substations and remote utility infrastructure protection.
Depot and siding security, rolling stock protection, track maintenance zone monitoring and level crossing surveillance.
Land border surveillance, port perimeter monitoring, freight terminal security and temporary checkpoint support.
School holiday security, temporary site protection during building works, and council-operated public space monitoring.
Configure your site and see the cost difference instantly. At every site size and deployment length, the Solar CCTV Tower costs less than equivalent guarding — from week one.
Manned guarding comparison assumes equivalent surveillance coverage area. Physical intervention capability requires separate provision. Guard hours assume single operative per coverage position per shift. Rates and requirements vary by sector and risk assessment.
Select the components and capabilities you need. Your configuration builds in real time on the right. When you're done, save it as a PDF or send it directly to the Fyrfly team.
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Enter any location in the UK or Europe. We calculate month-by-month solar production from the 800W array against the tower's actual power draw — and tell you honestly where you'll need the generator input.
Locating site and calculating solar production…
Production figures are long-term monthly averages from the PVGIS dataset (EU Joint Research Centre). Actual output varies with local horizon, shading and cloud patterns. The generator input port on the tower is designed to supplement during low-production months.
Tell us your location and we will confirm the right configuration and whether any supplementary power provision is needed.
Tell us about your site and we will specify the right Solar CCTV Tower configuration, confirm availability and arrange a demonstration at your location or ours.