Price of solar cells for mobile base stations

Are solar powered cellular base stations a viable solution?

Cellular base stations powered by renewable energy sources such as solar power have emerged as one of the promising solutions to these issues. This article presents an overview of the stateof- the-art in the design and deployment of solar powered cellular base stations.

How much does a solar base station cost in India?

A typical Indian cellular base station running on diesel can cost up to US$14,510 per year while a solar-powered base station with battery backup costs only US$8215 per year. It is expected that while the cost of diesel fuel will exceed US$20,000 in 2020, the prices of solar technology will continue to fall to less than US$5500 per year.

Can solar energy be used in cellular base stations?

One obstacle of entry of solar energy to cellular base stations is an intensive power requirement of the current base stations. As a result, the electronic industry is exploring new methods to reduce the power requirements for the electronic equipment used in the base stations.

Are solar-powered cellular base stations the future of telecommunications?

In recent years, the telecommunication sector has shown an increased interest in the adoption of solar-powered cellular base stations due to financial benefits, accessibility to remote areas, and reduction in green gases in the environment.