The Use of Solar Photovoltaic Cells in Remote Telecommunications

Abstract

Photovoltaics, as a compliment source of power for telecommunication applications, has been recently widely accepted. Photovoltaic modules consisting of silicon solar cells connected in series or parallel, provide on site, the required charging current for the batteries, thus enabling maintenance free operation and reduced storage costs for the total system. Flat plate solar panels are presently operating three remote islands telecommunication repeater stations in the Bahamas. Fach station is powered with lkw of solar panels, 670 amp-hour battery. A parallel regulator controls the charging current. Sensor Technology is proud to have introduced this system that has moved communications from morse code to the spoken voices by means of solar cells.