Assessment methodology for microgrids in base transceiver stations using HOMER Pro
In recent years, the information and communication technology sector, especially mobile telecommunications, has experienced significant growth. This growth has increased interest in improving the energy efficiency of access networks and base transceiver stations (BTS). Therefore, the objective of t...
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| Language: | English |
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Universidad Industrial de Santander
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Revista UIS Ingenierías |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.uis.edu.co/index.php/revistauisingenierias/article/view/15647 |
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| Summary: | In recent years, the information and communication technology sector, especially mobile telecommunications, has experienced significant growth. This growth has increased interest in improving the energy efficiency of access networks and base transceiver stations (BTS). Therefore, the objective of this work was to develop a methodology for designing microgrids for BTS. The methodology considered the power demand of a test BTS through power consumption measurements and the evaluation of the available energy potential at a location based on solar radiation and wind speed databases. The technical, economic, and environmental variables of different microgrid scenarios were analyzed using HOMER Pro® software. The results allowed us to identify the key parameters to consider in the design and assessment of microgrids for a BTS. In the best-case scenario, a 90.5% penetration of renewables, a 53.9% reduction in energy costs, and a 62.1% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions were achieved compared to the baseline scenario over a period of 25 years. In conclusion, it was confirmed that with sufficient energy potential, it is feasible to design energy-efficient microgrids to ensure the operation of an autonomous BTS service in remote sites or non-interconnected areas.
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| ISSN: | 1657-4583 2145-8456 |