Are solar cellular base stations transforming the telecommunication industry?

Improved Quality of Service and cost reduction are important issues affecting the telecommunication industry. Companies such as Airtel, Glo etc believe that the solar powered cellular base stations are capable of transforming the Nigerian communication industry due to their low cost, reliability, and environmental friendliness.

What are the most expensive expenses for telecommunications companies?

One of the most expensive expenses for telecommunications companies is energy consumption. The base transceiver station is one of the main components of cell sites that consume energy.

Are base transceiver stations environmentally friendly?

The only electrical source currently in service in the Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) is a diesel generator. As a result, diesel generators are not economical and are not environmentally friendly. Therefore, these sites must integrate sustainable energy sources like wind and solar [ 4 ].