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Elisa Estonia Base Stations Energy Management by AI

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According to Estonian operator Elisa, in 2023 it will equip about 100 base stations with brand-new lithium batteries that are coupled with an AI-powered energy management system. With the help of this method, base stations may function on inexpensive, renewable energy sourced from batteries when they choose to unplug from the power grid.

Similar to lithium batteries, lead batteries were added to a number of base stations to assist in ensuring mobile communication towers would continue to function even in the event of a power loss, according to the official statement.

AI Energy Management

“Elisa wants to reduce the company’s environmental impact by equipping every cell tower with 100% locally sourced renewable energy sources during the next ten years. Important milestones on this trip include the installation of solar power plants at the base station, AI tools, and new and robust battery technology, according to Elisa Estonia.

“Batteries and solar panels not only make the network greener but also more reliable, allowing the base stations to work for 3-6 hours even if, for example, the operation of the electrical network is disrupted due to storm winds.”

Lifespan and Performance

According to Elisa Estonia, in 2023, battery units with a capacity of 5–20 kWh were placed at the base stations. These blocks are managed by an AI-based system and depends on the demands of the specific region. Elisa anticipates that lead batteries would only last up to seven years under normal conditions, but lithium batteries should last at least twelve years.
Future Growth Strategies

Elisa intends to deploy batteries at many base stations in 2024; the first batteries are currently in stock and ready to be installed.

“We are going to keep investing funds into developing a communication network that is cleaner, more reliable, and future-proof. Elisa continued, “It is possible to significantly improve the network’s reliability even in the most challenging conditions while ensuring that the network is always kept in operation, taking into account all sustainability principles, using smart digital solutions and future-proof technologies.”

According to Elisa Estonia, the company’s environmental objectives are to lower carbon emissions, boost the development of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency, and make the most sustainable use of the resources already in place.

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