Power Supplies for Telecommunications in Remote Areas

Abstract

Repeater stations in telecommunication networks are often located in unpopulated areas without a developed infrastructure or a public power supply. D.C. power must be supplied by electric power generating equipment at each station. In addition to the well established means of generation, pew methods are finding increasing application. Photovoltaic, wind energy and fuel cell systems will be described and their suitality for use for telecommunications applications discussed.