Ooredoo Qatar will be able to monitor and control energy consumption in real-time while optimizing the network’s use of energy sources and reducing reliance on diesel generators.
The solution contributes to Ooredoo Qatar’s sustainability journey, with plans to further explore the use of renewable energy sources.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Ooredoo Qatar deploy the Ericsson Smart Connected Site solution to increase the network’s energy efficiency and reduce the carbon emissions in the network.
With the help of the Ericsson Smart Connected Site solution, which includes Enclosure 6150, Ooredoo Qatar will be able to manage different energy sources, including li-ion batteries in addition to the conventional power grid and diesel generators. Depending on the energy supply, the hybrid energy management will adjust how they are used. The Ericsson Smart Connected Site system offers real-time, remote monitoring of all site characteristics, including gathering, aggregating, and sending information on radio, power, enclosure, and site material operational status. It also aids in hybrid managing and controlling energy consumption by optimizing the network’s use of energy sources, reducing the reliance on diesel generators, and thus reducing Ooredoo Qatar’s carbon emissions.
Günther Ottendorfer, Chief Technology and Infrastructure Officer at Ooredoo Qatar says: “Ooredoo Qatar is fully dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of our network and investing in innovative solutions for sustainable energy management. The implementation of the Ericsson Smart Connected Site solution is a significant milestone in our sustainability journey, allowing us to decrease reliance on diesel generators and achieve substantial carbon emissions reduction. By enhancing energy efficiency in our operations, we aim to support Qatar’s ambitious goal – part of Qatar National Vision 2030 – of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2030.”
Trials involving hybrid energy management of electricity from li-ion batteries and diesel generators have previously been completed, and the fuel consumption and daily runtime of the diesel generators were reduced by up to 66 and 55 percent, respectively. In consequence, this causes a 50% decrease in site visits as well as a monthly reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of about 3 tons per site.
Kevin Murphy, Vice President and Head of Ericsson Levant Countries and Global Customer Unit Ooredoo Group at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, says: “Ericsson is creating a world of limitless connectivity, where mobile technology opens new possibilities to pioneer a sustainable future. Our innovative solutions reduce the environmental impact of network operations while at the same time enhancing network performance. By leveraging the Ericsson Smart Connected Site solution, and real-time monitoring and control, Ooredoo Qatar will derive significant benefit in its operations. We look forward to working closely with them to deliver a successful deployment in line with Qatar’s National Environment and Climate Change Strategy.”
