By providing instant backup support during power outages, the units provide redundancy for larger 5G base stations and allow for the uninterrupted operation of small cells and core network components.
By Zhang Hongguan & Zhang Yufeng Uninterrupted power supply for remote base stations has been a challenge since the founding of the wireless industry, but alternative sources have a chance of succeeding where traditional solutions have failed.
For base stations, there are six power supply combinations-solar-only, solar+diesel, solar+mains, etc. Solar-only When there is sufficient sunlight, photovoltaic cells convert solar energy into electric power. Loads are powered by solar energy controllers, which also charge the batteries.
What is a base station controller (BSC)?
Base station controller (BSC). This critical component of the mobile network requires that the UPS system is capable to deliver up to 40 kVA. Base transceiver station (BTS) or mobile towers. UPS for towers generally needs to deliver power up to 10 kVA. Smaller UPS systems (up to 10 kVA) could be installed into the tower itself.
Uninterrupted power supply for remote base stations has been a challenge since the founding of the wireless industry, but alternative sources have a chance of succeeding where traditional solutions have failed. With users no longer tolerating spotty coverage in the great outdoors, the need for off-the-grid energy solutions is ever growing.
What is onsite power supply?
Dual power Traditionally, when power outages are frequent, onsite power supply combines mains, batteries and generators. Normally, the mains supply power while charging the batteries. When the mains fail, batteries take over; diesel generators are only utilized if the batteries prove insufficient.
When sunlight is not sufficient, the batteries will take over. Considering that remote base stations must be highly-integrated, inexpensive, and modest, Huawei has developed its all-on-pole EasySite solution, which integrates the base station, antennas, transmission, and tower into one convenient package.