NSN launches comprehensive energy solutions for telecoms

There are plenty of things that the telecoms industry can do to limit its energy consumption – hence the related impact on the environment, but until this week there has so far been no systematic approach to energy for the telecoms network that covers all the different scenarios.

Sure, each new generation of hardware will be more efficient than its predecessors, and software solutions can optimised operational efficiency, but few solutions take into account all aspect of energy efficiency, management and the use of alternative energy substitutes. That’s something Nokia Siemens Networks is trying to change with its announcement this week of a comprehensive range of Energy Solutions for telecoms operators.

“This marks an important milestone in our journey towards enabling the efficient and sustainable growth of our industry,” said Ashish Chowdhary, head of Services, Nokia Siemens Networks. “What we have launched today is the first complete offering of its kind for operators of new and legacy telecommunications networks. It comprises all the ingredients necessary for substantially reducing telecoms energy use and a shift towards renewable energy.”

Nokia Siemens Networks Energy Solutions consists of six elements that combine both products and services. They are: Energy Modernization; Off-Grid Site Solution; Bad-Grid Site Solution; Energy Efficiency Consulting; Green Energy Control and Energy OPEX Management. Each element targets a specific area of telecoms network energy consumption, management or sourcing. Among the key technologies within the elements of the portfolio are an intelligent energy control system, with remote monitoring capabilities of all power sources. This system manages battery charging and discharging to drive increased fuel savings. It also enables remote data collection and control.

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“We are pleased to be able to announce today that Telenor has opted for our Off-Grid Site Solution using energy harvested from the sun for affordable communications access to users in rural Pakistan”, Chowdhary continued. “Many customers are showing significant interest in energy saving opportunities and we have received excellent feedback from pilot implementations we have completed.”

Nokia Siemens Networks has deployed more than 390 sites running on renewable energy in 25 countries in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East Africa and Latin America, the company said.

“Improving energy efficiency within our industry is vital – it’s the right thing to do from both a social and business perspective. Over the next two years, we will remain focused on strengthening remote site implementation to drive greater efficiency,” Chowdhary concluded.

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