Tripoli Communications Green Base Station Project

Are green cellular base stations sustainable?

This study presents an overview of sustainable and green cellular base stations (BSs), which account for most of the energy consumed in cellular networks. We review the architecture of the BS and the power consumption model, and then summarize the trends in green cellular network research over the past decade.

Can a hybrid telecommunications BS transfer power from an off-grid PV source?

A hybrid configuration of hydrogen and battery technologies can continuously transfer power from an off-grid PV or wind power source to a telecommunications BS. Despite the use of FC-based technology and the integration of various components, the models proposed in the literature have only exhibited acceptable stability and reliability levels.

Can DG power a GSM cellular network in Greece?

Kaldellis et al. [ 134] designed a solar-powered system with DG as a backup power source for a GSM cellular network in Greece. The proposed system can effectively address the lack of energy in remote BSs in Greece given its high reliability and low maintenance requirements in considering the tilt angle of optimum PV panels.

What is a green communication initiative?

The green communication initiative primarily aims to improve the energy efficiency, reduce the OPEX, and eliminate the GHG emissions of BSs to guarantee their future evolution [ 2, 3 ]. Cellular network operators attempt to shift toward green practices using two main approaches.