Not all CCTV systems are created equal. While traditional setups have long played a role in site protection, Copeland’s EcoWatch Rapid Deployment System represents the next generation of surveillance technology. Powered by renewable energy, it provides flexibility, sustainability and performance that standard systems often cannot match.
Understanding the differences helps businesses choose the right solution for their sites and long-term goals.
Power and sustainability
Traditional CCTV systems usually rely on mains electricity or fuel-driven generators. Both require permanent infrastructure, generate emissions and increase operational costs.
EcoWatch runs entirely on solar power, using high-capacity battery storage to ensure 24-hour operation. It reduces fuel use, eliminates generator noise and supports environmental targets by cutting carbon emissions. For businesses committed to sustainability, EcoWatch delivers effective protection without compromising performance.
Installation and flexibility
Installing traditional CCTV can be time-consuming and disruptive, involving groundworks, cabling and fixed mounting points. This limits its usefulness on temporary or evolving sites such as construction projects, infrastructure works and rural properties.
EcoWatch overcomes these challenges. It is self-contained, quick to install and easy to reposition. Each tower can be deployed within hours and relocated as a site changes. This adaptability ensures continuous protection across every phase of a project without additional installation costs.
Maintenance and reliability
Traditional CCTV systems can require regular maintenance, generator servicing and occasional fuel deliveries. EcoWatch removes these issues. Its solar design and smart power management ensure reliable performance with minimal upkeep. Remote diagnostics monitor each tower’s status and allow the Copeland control room to detect and resolve issues before they impact coverage.
With Copeland’s UK-based operators available around the clock, clients receive ongoing reassurance that every site is protected by a monitored, sustainable system.
Integration and monitoring
Traditional CCTV is often isolated, operating independently without direct human oversight. EcoWatch integrates seamlessly with Copeland’s 24-hour control room, where trained staff verify alerts, coordinate responses and provide professional reporting.
It also fits naturally into Copeland’s wider service portfolio, combining technology with human presence for full protection. Whether used alongside Manned Guarding, Mobile Patrols or Keyholding and Alarm Response, EcoWatch forms part of a complete, blended security strategy.
Working alongside other Copeland services
EcoWatch represents just one element of Copeland’s integrated approach to security. Our service lines include:
- Manned Guarding to deliver visible presence and reassurance
- Mobile Patrols to cover multiple or dispersed sites
- Keyholding and Alarm Response managed through our 24-hour UK-based control room
- Lock and Unlock Services for secure daily access management
Combining these services with EcoWatch creates a tailored, adaptable security model designed to protect businesses across construction, commercial, rural and industrial environments.
Modernise your security with Copeland
EcoWatch provides the flexibility, reliability and sustainability that traditional CCTV cannot. To discover how it could strengthen your security strategy, contact Copeland Group Services today.
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