Economical and applicational up-dated guide for remote TLC primary power plants

Abstract

Remote power plants for telecommunication equipment are considered. Technical characteristics of photovoltaic power plants, thermoelectric generators, turbogenerators (closed-cycle vapor turbines), wind-driven generators, and the most common diesel powered generating sets are compared from the viewpoint of economics. The most appropriate choice may be obtained by matching the capital and total (initial plus operating) costs for each power source shown in the graphs and the customer economic and purchasing policy. The proposed application guide may be used for installations in the latitude range of 40 degrees south and 40 degrees north. A photovoltaic/wind hybrid power system is presented as the best solution to provide electrical reliable energy to remote telecommunication power plants without fuel running costs while providing heating from wind energy surplus.<>