Observation of fuel cell technology and upgraded photovoltaic system for rural telecom system in Bangladesh

Abstract

Free to read on publisher website The objective of this paper is to explore feasibility of green power generation for telecommunication system in Bangladesh. The possibility of solar, fuel cell as primary and backup power source for base transceiver station (BTS) at telecom sites, local data transmission system etc. situated in remote area as well as in islands off the national grid or having poor electricity supply is deeply analyzed here. Power assurance to BTS even in massive black out is the real headache of today’s global world. Among various types of fuel cell proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and an upgraded photovoltaic system (solar) have introduced here. Enhancing the PEMFC efficiency to 57.26% and lifetime of PEMFC is also conceptualized in this paper. Not only power assurance but also environmentally friendly technology has also given deep concern