Energy in emerging telecoms training

1. For more information: about this course, or to register, contact us on:
Tel: +254 20 243 7599, +254 727407925, +254 704208131,
Email: afares@viscarcapacity.com, skamau@viscarcapacity.com, programmes@viscarcapacity.com
Training • Consultancy • Resourcing
One of the key challenges in building mobile networks in emerging markets is energy: access to it and the
price of it. It is interesting to note that people’s need to communicate is so great that it exceeds their need
for reliable energy. It has been estimated that about 1.6 billion people today live without access to electricity.
Another one billion live in areas where electricity grids are built but the service is very unreliable. Yet, mobile
networks are being built in these areas and when doing it right, operators are able to make a profit despite the
difficulties. Energy costs are playing a big role in operational expenditures of any mobile network. The portion
of energy in network operating costs in developed nations can be up to 10 % while in developing countries
it varies between 15 and 30 %. The task of building an energy-efficient mobile network can be roughly divid-
ed into two parts; on the one hand ensuring the highest possible energy efficiency for the network, and on
the other hand looking closely at how the energy is produced. Energy efficiency has been covered elsewhere
in this book – here we will concentrate on power sources. This course in renewable systems will provide
in-depth understanding of the technology, economics and policies relevant to each type of common energy
sources in telecoms networks. Analysis techniques to evaluate renewable energy applications from a systems
design and selection perspective will be presented. Topics include physical operating principles, theoretical vs.
actual system output, energy storage, efficiency and cost analysis. Includes hands-on lab exercises.
Overview
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2. Energy in Emerging Telecoms
Course Objectives
This course is intended to:
1. Explain the general principles and technology of
energy systems.
2. Present a methodology of analyzing energy systems.
3. Explore economic, political and environmental issues
around the use of renewable energy sources.
4. Explain the technological principles of residen-
tial-scale solar, wind, geothermal and micro-hydro
energy systems.
5. Survey the technological principles of solar energy in
green building.
6. Introduce the principles of hydroelectric, geother-
mal, biomass, wave, and tidal energy.
7. Suggest evaluation strategies for energy scenarios
and solutions.
Target Audience
Potential participants include individuals working in gov-
ernment policy departments, national and regional regu-
latory authorities, regulatory departments of ICT sector
operators, lawyers, consultants, journalists, union offi-
cials, and NGOs involved in the sector- should attend this
course in order to enhance their understanding of emerg-
ing trends in the ICT sector
Course Outline
 Passive Solar
 Solar utilization in buildings
 Design related efficiency
 System Elements
 Functional systems
 Passive solar mathematics
 Solar Thermal Systems
 Design efficiency (energy chain & losses)
 System elements
 Applications
 Solar thermal mathematics
 Economic factors
 Environmental factors
 Solar Thermal Power Plants
 Solar thermal plant design – collector & plant
types
 Design related efficiency
 System Elements
 Solar thermal power plant mathematics
 Economic factors
 Environmental factors
 Photovoltaic Systems
 Photovoltaic system design
 Design related efficiency
 System elements
 Grid tied systems –Off grid systems
 Photovoltaic systems mathematics
 Economic factors
 Environmental factors
 Wind Power
 Wind Turbine Design
 Design related efficiency
 System Elements
 Power control
 Wind parks (farms)
 Off-grid applications
 Wind power mathematics
 Economic factors
• The Optimal Design for a Base Station Site
• Business Case for Renewable Energy in Mobile
Base Station Sites
• Effects of Climate Change on Mobile Networks

3. For more information about registration please contact
Tel: +254 20 243 7599, +254 727407925, +254 704208131,
Email: afares@viscarcapacity.com, skamau@viscarcapacity.
com, programmes@viscarcapacity.com
Energy in Emerging Telecoms
About Viscar
Viscar Industrial Capacity Ltd is a dynamic Training,
Consulting and Resourcing firm that provides innovative
Information Technology and Engineering solutions for
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driving innovation and excellence in capacity building and
partners with organizations to enhance productivity and
optimize strategic output.
Founded in 2008, Viscar has to date equipped over 5000
staff with skills and knowledge in technology that has
improved productivity, increased efficiency and reduced
risks in several organizations. In the period, Viscar has
also provided advisory and consulting services for over 20
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