Solar Powered Motion-Activated Camera Based Surveillance System

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 02 | Page :
    By

    Shreya Dwivedi,

  • Kamlesh Kumar Singh,

  1. Associate Professor, Dept. Of. Electronics and Communication Engineering ASET Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University , Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Associate Professor, Dept. Of. Electronics and Communication Engineering ASET Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

This project report presents the design and installation of a solar-powered motion-activated camera aimed at enhancing security while promoting energy efficiency and sustainability. Using a PIR sensor, the system activates only upon detecting motion, reducing unnecessary power usage and data storage. It operates using solar energy, making it suitable for remote areas. With the help of a photovoltaic panel and a rechargeable battery, the system runs only on solar energy, ensuring continuous operation even in isolated or off-grid areas without access to conventional power sources. A microcontroller platform, such the Raspberry Pi or Arduino, is essential to the design because it controls power distribution, enables communication between the different hardware parts, and synchronizes sensor and camera functions. Together with the camera module, these parts create a cohesive system that can be scaled and adjusted for various uses. The setup integrates components like a microcontroller (Raspberry Pi/Arduino), solar panel, battery, and camera. The architecture of the system, including hardware design, power management, and workflow procedures, is thoroughly covered in this report. It also discusses how each component contributes to the system’s overall performance. While addressing real-world applications ranging from residential and commercial security to deployment in remote rural or industrial sites, it also emphasizes the system’s practical advantages, such as lower maintenance costs, autonomous operation, and sustainable energy usage. The results demonstrate how ecologically conscious engineering solutions may successfully address contemporary security concerns and highlight the significance of integrating intelligent, renewable energy-based technology in the creation of next-generation surveillance systems.

Keywords: Solar-powered, Motion-activated camera Security, Energy efficiency, Sustainability, PIR sensor, Microcontroller

[This article belongs to International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters ]

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Shreya Dwivedi, Kamlesh Kumar Singh. Solar Powered Motion-Activated Camera Based Surveillance System. International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters. 2025; 11(02):-.
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Shreya Dwivedi, Kamlesh Kumar Singh. Solar Powered Motion-Activated Camera Based Surveillance System. International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters. 2025; 11(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijpecc/article=2025/view=229307


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Regular Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 11
Issue 02
Received 02/09/2025
Accepted 17/09/2025
Published 15/10/2025
Publication Time 43 Days
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