Sustainable Base Station Monitoring

Web Application on Monitoring the Potential of Sustainable Base Station Locations for Mobile Networks

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Renewable Energy Optimization at Its Best
Redefining Energy Efficiency for Mobile Networks
Our innovative solution combines real-time environmental data with advanced analytics to transform base station deployment. By optimizing solar and wind energy utilization, we help reduce costs, enhance connectivity, and support sustainable mobile networks for a greener future.

Problem Definition

Problem
The mobile sector faces low revenue growth, high OPEX, rising energy costs, and pressure to meet ESG and Net Zero targets.Base Stations (BSs) consume a lot of energy, even sometimes powered by polluting diesel generators in remote areas.

Motivation
To develop more cost-effective and sustainable solutions for the mobile communications sector.Rising energy costs and climate goals highlight the need for more sustainable solutions.

Solution Beneficiaries

Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)

By optimizing energy efficiency, MNOs reduce operational costs, particularly in remote or rural areas with limited or expensive energy access, while enhancing infrastructure reliability and sustainability.

Network Users

Users benefit from more reliable connectivity, better service quality, and improved network coverage, particularly in underserved rural regions.

Society

Enables energy-efficient Base Stations in rural areas, improving connectivity, fostering digital inclusion, and supporting sustainability by reducing reliance on polluting energy sources.

Technological
Solution

Hardware Area: Our hardware system captures real-time weather data through solar-powered sensors, ensuring continuous monitoring of local solar and wind conditions.

Software Area: Our software platform processes this data, delivering instant insights through an interactive dashboard that enhances decision-making and energy optimization.

Our Solution

Our Prototype

Our prototype is designed to revolutionize energy efficiency for mobile networks through renewable energy sources. Key features include:

- Real-time Environmental Monitoring:
Equipped with SparkFun Arduino IoT Weather Station, INA219 Current Sensor, and Solar Panel.
Collects data on wind speed, solar irradiance, temperature, and humidity.

- Data Processing and Cloud Integration:
Transmits environmental data to a cloud-based platform.
Integrates with historical datasets for enhanced energy predictions.

- Advanced Energy Analysis:
Calculates renewable energy potential for Base Station (BS) sites.
Supports decision-making to optimize energy consumption and reduce diesel dependency.

Our WebApp

Our web application transforms environmental data into actionable insights for sustainable mobile networks. With an intuitive interface and four core tools, it helps optimize base station deployment and energy use.

- Real-Time Analysis: Visualizes live data from our prototype, including wind speed, solar irradiance, temperature, and humidity.‍

- Location Analysis: Identifies optimal sites for base stations, using solar and wind potential to support efficient, eco-friendly planning.‍

- Base Station Analysis: Enhances existing base stations by showing how renewables can cut costs and boost energy performance.‍

- Network Analysis: Scales insights to national level, estimating energy savings and sustainability impact across the entire network.

Our Impact

Partners

Celfinet Cyient

Cyient will support the project by providing expertise in energy efficiency, sustainable solutions, and data analysis, ensuring alignment with industry standards and addressing practical challenges.
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