In early 2018, news headlines lit up with AT&T’s announcement that
it would roll out next-generation 5G mobile internet in a dozen markets by the
end of the year, expecting to be the first company in the U.S. The advanced
energy solution, called Green Tower, combines Panasonic lithium-ion batteries and
solar modules with site-management software and big-data analytics, providing
an efficient way for mobile operators and tower companies to measure, monitor
and maintain energy infrastructure.
The partnership between Panasonic and Ericsson, a leader in communications
technology and services, promises to provide a smoother transition to 5G for
mobile network operators, arming them with the capability to more
cost-effectively generate and manage the energy needed to power a faster
network while still maintaining compatibility for their legacy systems and
users. One recent EU study projects dramatic growth in energy use by the
telecommunications industry, forecasting that this sector could be responsible
for over 50 percent of global power usage by 2030.
When coupled with smart site management controls, energy storage not
only improves site resiliency but can cut operating expenses, offering a
crucial advantage that will possibly become the industry standard as energy and
operating costs continue to rise. In addition to smart, sustainable energy
storage, the Green Tower platform also has the capacity to generate energy
through solar panels and generate revenue through provision of grid services.
Crnogorski Telekom, Montenegro’s leading telecommunications service provider,
has signed a ten-year Battery as a Service managed services agreement with
Ericsson. As part of the deal, Panasonic will be responsible for dimensioning,
manufacturing, supply, performance guarantees and support for battery and power
infrastructure
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