Adrian Kenya provides off-grid green power for base stations with GenCell

African telecom integrator Adrian Kenya installs the GenCell A5 off-grid power supply solution in 800 telecommunication base stations in Kenya

Provided by GenCell Energy, a leading provider and manufacturer of telecom solutions. fuel cell energy, shipping and installation of the GenCell A5 fuel cell The solution will begin in the fourth quarter of 2018 The replacement of expensive, noisy and highly polluting diesel generators with green fuel cells will save Adrian Kenya the savings expected to be $ 84 million over 10 years and reduce its carbon footprint by 248,000 tonnes.

The GenCell A5 is the first grid primary power alternative to diesel generators. It provides a cost-effective, ultra-reliable, noise-free and weather-independent power supply for off-grid and low-power telecom base stations at a lower OPEX than diesel generators.

"For 20 years, diesel generators have," said Bernard Njoroge, managing director of the Adrian Group, which was the primary source of primary energy for off-grid or poor base stations. "But today Today, they are no longer suitable for modern businesses seeking to minimize OPEX costs or the environment-conscious world we live in. "

" GenCell's ability to produce hydrogen from ammonia is a real technological breakthrough with a profound impact for the telecom industry. We can now enjoy all the benefits of fuel cells – ultra-reliable, low-maintenance, no noise and zero emissions – with a compelling business case that's too good to ignore. The installation of GenCell A5 off grid power solution is good for our business and the environment.

The low maintenance of the GenCell solution further reduces its OPEX for tower management companies and mobile network operators. Unlike diesel generators that require refueling and long, costly monthly maintenance at each turn, a single 12-tonne ammonia tank provides the GenCell A5 with enough fuel for a year's round-the-clock operation , 7 days a week. In addition, GenCell IoT Remote Manager enables remote diagnostics, monitoring and maintenance of each fuel cell device, reducing the frequency and cost of on-site engineering visits.

Rami Reshef, CEO of GenCell, said: The diesel generators with our fuel cell power solution are an affirmation of our business case and our corporate vision. We believe that many other Towercos and MNOs will move from polluting diesel generators to our robust and environmentally friendly fuel cell solutions to power their off-grid and poor towers. The significant OPEX savings of the GenCell A5 solution will make rural connectivity more affordable and accelerate the deployment of communications and other services for the 1.1 billion people who live beyond the network. "