Abstract: A self-powered security system includes a mounting pole having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The mounting pole is elongate along a longitudinal axis and defines a length between the first end and the second end. The self-powered security system also has a power generating subsystem mounted to the pole. The power generating subsystem includes a solar panel and a wind turbine. Additionally, the self-powered security system has a security subsystem mounted to the pole and powered by the power generating subsystem. The security subsystem includes at least one light and at least one camera. The self-powered security system also includes a control subsystem configured to control the at least one light and the at least one camera.