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| | + | ► [[Energy_Needs_for_Information_&_Communication|Energy Needs for Information & Communication]] |
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| | = Off-grid Radio Stations<br/> = | | = Off-grid Radio Stations<br/> = |
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| | *5 kW integrated fuel cell system was installed to work in combination with a 2.5 kW solar panel array and a 2.5 kW wind turbine for a truly hybrid solution. A 1000 AH battery bank stores the energy generated by the fuel cell, solar array and turbine, and powers telecommunications equipment located on the site. The outdoor installation incorporates the three renewable energy systems and an integrated stainless steel methanol storage tank. | | *5 kW integrated fuel cell system was installed to work in combination with a 2.5 kW solar panel array and a 2.5 kW wind turbine for a truly hybrid solution. A 1000 AH battery bank stores the energy generated by the fuel cell, solar array and turbine, and powers telecommunications equipment located on the site. The outdoor installation incorporates the three renewable energy systems and an integrated stainless steel methanol storage tank. |
| | *was selected to reliably recharge the battery string when sun or wind power is not available, to ensure continuous power for the site power requirements through an environmentally-friendly energy combination | | *was selected to reliably recharge the battery string when sun or wind power is not available, to ensure continuous power for the site power requirements through an environmentally-friendly energy combination |
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| | *panels direct power to the solar generator, which is located in the studio below. The discreet design of the generator ensures that it blends seamlessly with the radio stations dcor. Using the Power Hub Plus from Solutions From Science, it is possible to power mixing boards, satellite dishes, transmitters, microphones | | *panels direct power to the solar generator, which is located in the studio below. The discreet design of the generator ensures that it blends seamlessly with the radio stations dcor. Using the Power Hub Plus from Solutions From Science, it is possible to power mixing boards, satellite dishes, transmitters, microphones |
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| | *example: 12 V battery, 400 W inverter | | *example: 12 V battery, 400 W inverter |
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| | == Case Study - Africa<br/> == | | == Case Study - Africa<br/> == |
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| | *Ericsson BTS 2111 radio base station is a main-remote solution without any active moving parts such as cooling fans. It reduces energy consumption up to 50 percent, allowing the site to be fully powered by solar energy, supported by a battery bank for 24/7 operation | | *Ericsson BTS 2111 radio base station is a main-remote solution without any active moving parts such as cooling fans. It reduces energy consumption up to 50 percent, allowing the site to be fully powered by solar energy, supported by a battery bank for 24/7 operation |
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| | = Partially Grid Connected Radio Stations<br/> = | | = Partially Grid Connected Radio Stations<br/> = |
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| − | == Case Study - [[United_States_of_America_Energy_Situation|USA]] == | + | == Case Study - [[United States of America Energy Situation|USA]] == |
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| | ==== KTAO – The Solar Powered Radio Station ==== | | ==== KTAO – The Solar Powered Radio Station ==== |
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| | = Download - Manual - Energy for Radios<span style="text-decoration: underline"></span><br/> = | | = Download - Manual - Energy for Radios<span style="text-decoration: underline"></span><br/> = |
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| | *[https://energypedia.info/wiki/Blog:Community_News/Energy_for_Radio_-_A_Guide_for_Practitioners Energy for Radio - A Guide for Practitioners] | | *[https://energypedia.info/wiki/Blog:Community_News/Energy_for_Radio_-_A_Guide_for_Practitioners Energy for Radio - A Guide for Practitioners] |
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“Energy for radio” is a guide to energy management for community radio stations. It supports radio managers and operators as they tackle the energy issue at their station, helping to understand the various sources and technologies of energy, especially gensets, wind and hydro turbines, solar and hybrid systems. The guide also views many other aspects requiring attention before “informed decisions” can be taken, including assessment of the energy needs, storage, protection and regulation.
The worksheets for assessing the energy needs of the stations as well as cost-effectiveness of different energy sources are available for download.
Catholic Media Council (CAMECO), 2010
