Can wind energy be used to power mobile phone base stations?

Worldwide thousands of base stations provide relaying mobile phone signals. Every off-grid base station has a diesel generator up to 4 kW to provide electricity for the electronic equipment involved. The presentation will give attention to the requirements on using windenergy as an energy source for powering mobile phone base stations.

Why do off-grid telecommunication base stations need generators?

As the incessant demand for wireless communication grows, off-grid telecommunication base station sites continue to be introduced around the globe. In rural or remote areas, where power from the grid is unavailable or unreliable, these cell sites require generator sets to provide power security as prime power or backup standby power.

What is a communications equipment system?

Some communications equipment systems include detectors and alarms that transmit to centralized control centers within the system itself. High-rise buildings often utilize a second dedicated facility alarm and can be included as part of a central alarm system connected to the local fire department.

Can solar and wind provide reliable power supply in remote areas?

Solar and wind are available freely a nd thus appears to be a promising technology to provide reliable power supply in the remote areas and telecom industry of Ethiopia. The project aim generate and provide cost effective electric power to meet the BTS electric load requirement.

What is a communications enclosure & ancillary system?

An enclosure that houses communications equipment and ancillary systems only, designed such that equipment contained within can be accessed without the need for personnel to enter the cabinet. An enclosure is typically pre-wired and its equipment is pre-installed. Example: (See Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-4.) An unmanned, weather-tight enclosure.