Nokia launches VPP software to monetize basestation batteries
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The vendor says FFR participation is made possible by the use of its near real-time processing servers and power system, which provide the required latency levels. To take advantage, an operator would presumably need to have a battery capable of withstanding more frequent charge-discharge cycles, which would imply lithium-ion, rather than the older lead-acid technology. Finnish operator Elisa, which is offering its own VPP software to fellow telcos, has upgraded its battery fleet with lithium-ion technology to double storage capacity and says this is a rentable investment. The solution incentivizes operators to charge the batteries when prices are low, which is typically when there are large volumes of renewable electricity coming onto the grid. Nokia has made several announcements focusing on sustainability in the run-up to MWC, including a baseband hotel site solution that uses liquid cooling and cuts energy consumption by up to 90%, according to the vendor.
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