Energy in Emerging Telecoms
CT 014
Overview One of the key challenges in building mobile networks in emerging markets is energy: access to it and the price of it. It is interesting to note that people’s need to communicate is so great that it exceeds their need for reliable energy. It has been estimated that about 1.6 billion people today live without access to electricity. Another one billion live in areas where electricity grids are built but the service is very unreliable. Yet, mobile networks are being built in these areas and when doing it right, operators are able to make a profit despite the difficulties. Energy costs are playing a big role in operational expenditures of any mobile network. The portion of energy in network operating costs in developed nations can be up to 10 % while in developing countries it varies between 15 and 30 %. The task of building an energy-efficient mobile network can be roughly divided into two parts; on the one hand ensuring the highest possible energy efficiency for the network, and on the other hand looking closely at how the energy is produced. Energy efficiency has been covered elsewhere in this book – here we will concentrate on power sources. This course in renewable systems will provide in-depth understanding of the technology, economics and policies relevant to each type of common energy sources in telecoms networks. Analysis techniques to evaluate renewable energy applications from a systems design and selection perspective will be presented. Topics include physical operating principles, theoretical vs. actual system output, energy storage, efficiency and cost analysis. Includes hands-on lab exercises.
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Energy in Emerging Telecoms Course Objectives
Solar thermal mathematics
This course is intended to:
Economic factors
1. Explain the general principles and technology of energy systems.
Environmental factors
2. Present a methodology of analyzing energy systems. 3. Explore economic, political and environmental issues around the use of renewable energy sources. 4. Explain the technological principles of residential-scale solar, wind, geothermal and micro-hydro energy systems. 5. Survey the technological principles of solar energy in green building. 6. Introduce the principles of hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass, wave, and tidal energy. 7. Suggest evaluation strategies for energy scenarios and solutions.
Solar Thermal Power Plants Solar thermal plant design – collector & plant types Design related efficiency System Elements Solar thermal power plant mathematics Economic factors Environmental factors Photovoltaic Systems Photovoltaic system design Design related efficiency System elements
Target Audience
Grid tied systems –Off grid systems
Potential participants include individuals working in government policy departments, national and regional regulatory authorities, regulatory departments of ICT sector operators, lawyers, consultants, journalists, union officials, and NGOs involved in the sector- should attend this course in order to enhance their understanding of emerging trends in the ICT sector
Photovoltaic systems mathematics Economic factors Environmental factors Wind Power Wind Turbine Design Design related efficiency
Course Outline Passive Solar Solar utilization in buildings Design related efficiency System Elements Functional systems Passive solar mathematics Solar Thermal Systems
System Elements Power control Wind parks (farms) Off-grid applications Wind power mathematics Economic factors • The Optimal Design for a Base Station Site
Design efficiency (energy chain & losses)
• Business Case for Renewable Energy in Mobile Base Station Sites
System elements
• Effects of Climate Change on Mobile Networks
Applications
Energy in Emerging Telecoms About Viscar Viscar Industrial Capacity Ltd is a dynamic Training, Consulting and Resourcing firm that provides innovative Information Technology and Engineering solutions for corporates and businesses. Viscar has a rich history of driving innovation and excellence in capacity building and partners with organizations to enhance productivity and optimize strategic output.
Founded in 2008, Viscar has to date equipped over 5000 staff with skills and knowledge in technology that has improved productivity, increased efficiency and reduced risks in several organizations. In the period, Viscar has also provided advisory and consulting services for over 20 organizations across a wide range of sectors.
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