Mobile operator lifecell implemented a new solution for uninterrupted communication — electric vehicles are used as autonomous power sources for base stations. This is an innovation that has significant advantages over conventional generators, including higher efficiency and significant savings. The pilot project is currently being tested in Vinnytsia under the supervision of the company’s engineers.
The electric car, equipped with an 87 kWh battery and capable of connecting with a power of up to 7 kW, provides the base station with power for a period of up to 40 hours. During the tests, it was found that with a load of 3.5-7 kW, the car works continuously from 17 to 20 hours. This solution allows you to reduce electricity costs by 70-75% compared to gasoline generators and requires minimal maintenance.
The advantages of this approach are also higher than stationary lithium batteries, which are commonly used for backup power. Among the main advantages are mobility, longer battery life and ease of connection to most base stations, which makes operation more convenient.
The solution is especially relevant for urban conditions, since the electric car works silently, which allows you to use it at night in densely populated areas. In addition, electric cars are an environmentally friendly option, as they do not emit exhaust gases, unlike traditional generators.
“The use of electric vehicles brings us closer to a more efficient model of providing communication during long blackouts. So far, we have conducted three tests on two base stations, and the solution is showing positive results. However, given the high cost of electric vehicles, it needs further testing and calculations. Therefore, we are currently analyzing the feasibility of its scaling”, — reported Kostyantyn Sotnikov, head of the lifecell mobile network operation department.
