3 FAQs about Hybrid energy cost of rural communication base stations

Are base transceiver stations environmentally friendly?

The only electrical source currently in service in the Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) is a diesel generator. As a result, diesel generators are not economical and are not environmentally friendly. Therefore, these sites must integrate sustainable energy sources like wind and solar [ 4 ].

What is a base transceiver station?

The base transceiver station is one of the main components of cell sites that consume energy. Diesel fuel purchases for generators, which make up over 80 % of plant-level energy expenditures at off-grid and off-grid tower sites, are the primary source of these costs.

Why do we need a hybrid energy system?

Promoting equality and employment creation can also improve the region's social and environmental characteristics. A hybrid energy system will assure energy security and reliability, especially when it has a variety of various heterogeneous energy supplies.

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