Introduction
Telecom towers are often located in remote areas where grid electricity is unreliable or unavailable. A solar power system for telecom towers ensures continuous operation of communication equipment.
Typical Telecom Equipment Load
| Equipment | Power |
| Base station | 200W – 500W |
| Microwave radio | 100W |
| Cooling system | 200W |
Total load:
500W – 1000W
Solar System Design Example
Assume load:
800W
Daily consumption:
800W × 24h = 19,200Wh
Solar panels required:
19,200Wh ÷ 5 = 3,840W
Recommended solar array:
4kW – 5kW
Battery backup:
19,200Wh × 2 = 38,400Wh
Recommended lithium battery bank:
48V 800Ah
Advantages
- Reduced diesel generator usage
- Lower fuel costs
- Reliable power supply
- Lower carbon emissions