First repeater powered by renewable energy

A repeater is a tool that picks up, amplifies and transmits the cell phone signals to and from the nearest base station. Repeaters are used by mobile operators to increase network coverage in a confined area, either indoor or outdoor.

Environmental protection

“The installation of basestations with renewable energy sources is among Telenor Montenegro initial steps in the fields of energy efficiency and environmental protection. We hope that Promonte will encourage other companies in Montenegro in contributing to the environment protection,” said Ana Radulovic, Corporate Chief Affairs Officer in Telenor Montenegro.

A hybrid system using wind and solar energy

“Respecting finance and ecology, the best energy solution for this off-grid repeater is implementation of hybrid system with following technical characteristics: two wind generators, Solar system with eight moduls and battery system, which accumulate the surpluse of energy produced. Expected production of hybrid system is 700KWh for one year what is enough for continuous repeater work and quality signal in tunnels,” emphasizes Jovan Ivanovic, Business Support Manager, Telenor Montenegro.

Increase the energy efficiency of the network operations

Telecommunication operators use energy both to establish and operate base stations, towers and network components, in order to ensure the customers service. In order to reduce CO2 emissions related to the energy consumption Promonte aim to increase the energy efficiency of the network operations. This is achieved both by using network components with better energy efficiency features, and by using renewable energy sources where possible. Promonte recently signed a contract with the telecommunication equipment supplier ZTE for building “futureproof” network elements.

In line with Telenor’s Climate Change strategy

“This is fully in line with Telenor’s Climate Change strategy and we trust that there will be many such initiatives in the future. Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources will become part of our standard design for off-grid basestations in the future giving advantages in the form of lower cost and reduced or zero emissions. Congratulations to collegues in Promonte who have contributed to this pioneer project in Montenegro”, said Eric F. Ekern, Head of Corporate Responsibility in Telenor Group.