Renewable energy powers Vip mobile in central Serbia
Nokia Siemens Networks’ off-grid base station improves network coverage, reduces carbon footprint
Vip mobile, the youngest of Serbia’s three mobile operators, is running a base station powered by solar and wind energy as part of a trial into renewal energy. The site provides coverage to several kilometers along the Belgrade-Nis highway that has no electricity grid connectivity. The operator is using Nokia Siemens Networks’ Energy Solutions, which can reduce the use of diesel generators at sites by as much as 90%.
“We are committed to extending network connectivity to under-served areas of the country, while ensuring the environmental impact of our overall operations remains limited. Renewable energy addresses these requirements by minimizing our reliance on diesel generators to power telecom infrastructure in areas with limited or no grid connectivity,” said Rene Schiefer, head of Access Network at Vip mobile. “Nokia Siemens Networks brings strong understanding of telecom network power requirements and management to provide a solution that helps us lower carbon dioxide emissions.”
The Off-Grid Site Solution provided by Nokia Siemens Networks uses solar panels, wind turbines, deep cycling batteries, alongside diesel generators for backup, and a “Green Energy Controller” that manages these components. The solution typically reduces the diesel generator runtime from 24 hours to an average of less than 3 hours per day.
As part of the six-month trial, Nokia Siemens Networks has enabled remote energy management of the site through its NetAct network management platform. This enables Vip mobile to monitor all green energy components anytime and eliminates the need for physical visits to install and maintain new software. The solution increases site reliability by ensuring round-the-clock power availability, providing return on investment in less than three years.
“Nokia Siemens Networks is committed to helping telecom operators reduce the cost of running their networks and strengthen their credentials as environmentally responsible organizations. With more than 80 percent of an operator’s total energy consumption taking place in the network, there is a large scope for them to minimize both their energy costs and carbon footprint by tapping renewable energy. Our Energy Solutions optimize this potential and provide a cost-effective transition to more energy-efficient networks,” said Josef Fuhl, head of the customer business team for Austria at Nokia Siemens Networks.
About Vip mobile
Vip mobile d.o.o. is a private mobile operator, the owner of the third mobile telephony license in Serbia for GSM and UMTS networks and exclusive partner of Vodafone in Serbia. It is a member of Telekom Austria Group, which caters approximately 22 million satisfied customers across eight countries in the region. It is recognized as a leader in innovations for it continually develops new technologies and services and is the first one to introduce them into the market.
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. For more information please visit www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com.
Talk about Nokia Siemens Networks’ news at http://blogs.nokiasiemensnetworks.com and find out if your country is exploiting the full potential of connectivity at www.connectivityscorecard.org
Vip mobile, the youngest of Serbia’s three mobile operators, is running a base station powered by solar and wind energy as part of a trial into renewal energy. The site provides coverage to several kilometers along the Belgrade-Nis highway that has no electricity grid connectivity. The operator is using Nokia Siemens Networks’ Energy Solutions, which can reduce the use of diesel generators at sites by as much as 90%.
“We are committed to extending network connectivity to under-served areas of the country, while ensuring the environmental impact of our overall operations remains limited. Renewable energy addresses these requirements by minimizing our reliance on diesel generators to power telecom infrastructure in areas with limited or no grid connectivity,” said Rene Schiefer, head of Access Network at Vip mobile. “Nokia Siemens Networks brings strong understanding of telecom network power requirements and management to provide a solution that helps us lower carbon dioxide emissions.”
The Off-Grid Site Solution provided by Nokia Siemens Networks uses solar panels, wind turbines, deep cycling batteries, alongside diesel generators for backup, and a “Green Energy Controller” that manages these components. The solution typically reduces the diesel generator runtime from 24 hours to an average of less than 3 hours per day.
As part of the six-month trial, Nokia Siemens Networks has enabled remote energy management of the site through its NetAct network management platform. This enables Vip mobile to monitor all green energy components anytime and eliminates the need for physical visits to install and maintain new software. The solution increases site reliability by ensuring round-the-clock power availability, providing return on investment in less than three years.
“Nokia Siemens Networks is committed to helping telecom operators reduce the cost of running their networks and strengthen their credentials as environmentally responsible organizations. With more than 80 percent of an operator’s total energy consumption taking place in the network, there is a large scope for them to minimize both their energy costs and carbon footprint by tapping renewable energy. Our Energy Solutions optimize this potential and provide a cost-effective transition to more energy-efficient networks,” said Josef Fuhl, head of the customer business team for Austria at Nokia Siemens Networks.
About Vip mobile
Vip mobile d.o.o. is a private mobile operator, the owner of the third mobile telephony license in Serbia for GSM and UMTS networks and exclusive partner of Vodafone in Serbia. It is a member of Telekom Austria Group, which caters approximately 22 million satisfied customers across eight countries in the region. It is recognized as a leader in innovations for it continually develops new technologies and services and is the first one to introduce them into the market.
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters are in Espoo, Finland. For more information please visit www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com.
Talk about Nokia Siemens Networks’ news at http://blogs.nokiasiemensnetworks.com and find out if your country is exploiting the full potential of connectivity at www.connectivityscorecard.org
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