High capacity rectifiers integrate solar to telecomms networks
Telecomms operators can upgrade their power networks and incorporate solar energy for greater reliability and greener power, with the Smart48 DC power system by Controllis.
The efficient and highly scalable power platform can be used by operators looking to reduce their carbon footprint by combining mains rectification and solar power using a single integrated solution.
The Smart48 DC power system can provide 2kW to 300kW of power from a single 19-inch rack which can be split between maximum power point tracking (MPPT) solar inputs and mains rectifiers. The system can also prioritise solar power over mains power, saving energy and “massively reducing” an operator’s carbon footprint, says Controllis. The Smart48 can be deployed in any part of the network, from small mobile cell sites to large data centres and will allow operators to quickly and easily upgrade their networks to run on both mains and / or solar power.
The compact system includes highly efficient hot swappable rectifier and solar modules, n+1 redundancy, intelligent fan cooling and advanced battery monitoring and management. The system also includes a controller module, multi-channel low voltage disconnects and circuit breakers to protect the batteries and the site.
Lee Johnson, head of sales and marketing at Controllis, said: “It allows operators to incrementally upgrade the power to any part of their network infrastructure and easily add solar power where and when required”.
The Smart48 DC power system joins Controllis’ low carbon and carbon neutral DC generator-based hybrid power systems, lithium ion telecomms batteries and a range of solar power solutions.
Controllis is a data-driven power systems hardware and software company headquartered in the UK and working with partners and customers worldwide. Products range from standalone DC generator units to fully integrated hybrid renewable systems. The cloud-based remote management system provides detailed visibility and analytics of a user’s power network performance in real-time.
The Controllis mission is to provide cost-effective, highly reliable, low carbon and carbon neutral power by using its technology to deliver reduced operating costs, lower risks and provide better network insights to customers.
