With telecommunications systems required to provide a constant and reliable service, continuous energy to run the systems is vital.
Mobile telecommunication systems require a lot of power to run. In areas where access to the grid system proves unreliable or even where it doesn’t exist at all, the traditional backup energy source has come from diesel generators.
With renewable energy sources, hybrid power systems are now able to provide solutions for the telecom industry, making it more reliable, more accessible and more sustainable.
Remote areas in Australia and New Zealand, plus large areas in the developing world have limited access to telecommunication facilities due to lack of coverage by a grid system or infrastructure issues caused by weather events.
For communities in remote areas, the ability to have access to telecommunications and to increase mobile phone usage, provides people with improved connectivity with the rest of the word, increases their opportunities for education, and has been shown to increase economic benefits.
Hybrid power solutions can be delivered to remote communities at a lower cost than traditional methods.
A solar/wind and diesel hybrid makes use of renewable sources while reducing the use of fossil fuels. While the sun is shining or the wind is blowing, power is generated and delivered, and when required, the backup system powered by a diesel generator will kick in to ensure consistent supply.
The hybrid system is usually supported by a battery energy storage system which makes the best use of sustainable energy generation by storing excess power for delivery at a later time when wind and sunshine are not available. This further reduces the dependence on diesel or grid power and reduces carbon emissions.
What type of hybrid system is used will depend on the location, the renewable energy sources that are available at that site, specific energy requirements to be delivered and whether or not there is integration with the main power grid.
Ultimately, hybrid power solutions for telecommunications are enabling a wider use of mobile phones, connectivity for people in remote areas, increased use of renewable resources, reduced us of fossil fuels leading to lower carbon emissions and less impact on the environment.
Since DEUTZ New Zealand began selling power solutions in 2018, we have effectively provided reliable diesel generators to power mobile telecommunication setups.
Utilising our extensive background in serving the telecommunications sector and incorporating the advanced features of DEUTZ’s latest hybrid power solution scheduled to be released to market by the end of 2023, we can guarantee a consistent power link tailored to your requirements.
Our newest DEUTZ hybrid power solution seamlessly merges solar panels, a battery energy storage module, and a backup DEUTZ diesel generator, presenting an optimal option to effectively energise telecommunication systems.