Keeping Your Towers at Maximum Efficiency

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In our sixth edition, we return to discuss the telecommunications sector with a focus on how to maintain passive equipment, like power systems in telecom towers, to achieve maximal results and increase savings.

For telecom operators, it's not just about keeping systems running—it's about doing so efficiently. Proactive tower maintenance can minimize energy consumption, lower operational costs, and extend the life of essential infrastructure, all while boosting overall performance.

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Now, let’s dive into how energy efficiency and smart maintenance can transform telecom operations:

Why Regular Tower Maintenance Matters

Telecom towers are the backbone of mobile service, connecting millions of people around the world. Keeping these towers in top shape is key to ensuring reliable service.

Here are some big benefits of regular tower maintenance:

Optimized Energy Use

Routine checkups keep your equipment running efficiently. Upgrading tower sites can save up to 40% of the energy currently used—enough to power hundreds of thousands of homes! Imagine the savings if millions of sites were upgraded.

Using Fewer Resources

While 5G towers are more energy-efficient, many are still built on older infrastructure, increasing energy use by 70%. Upgrading towers not only reduces energy consumption but also cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions.

Cutting Costs

Regular maintenance helps spot and fix issues before they become costly problems. Replacing damaged hardware early can prevent expensive outages—some operators have lost over $6 million in a single year from avoidable outages.

Extending Lifespan

Towers can be damaged by storms and strong winds, affecting their performance. Regular fuel management for generators and maintenance checks can prevent wear and tear, ensuring your towers run safely and efficiently for years to come.

Tower Maintenance: Some Useful Tips

Poorly maintained towers waste energy, cost telecom companies millions, and add to a country’s carbon footprint. Today, it’s up to site operators to make sure towers run efficiently while cutting down on carbon emissions.

Here are some tips to help you achieve that with proper tower maintenance:

1. Check Your Equipment Regularly

Make sure all your key equipment - like generators, batteries, and power units - are working at their best. Keep track of performance to spot trends early and avoid issues.

2. Optimize Your Power Systems

Test your power systems often. Check fuel levels, battery health, and efficiency. Fixing small problems early can extend the life of your power sources and save on costs.

3. Protect Your Equipment

Shield your energy assets from harsh weather like heat, rain, or dust. Simple steps like cleaning air filters and trimming vegetation can prevent long-term damage.

4. Stay Ahead with Predictive Maintenance

Use predictive tools to monitor wear and tear on equipment. Keeping an eye on things like temperature spikes or unusual energy use can help you avoid bigger issues.

5. Stick to a Maintenance Schedule

Regular preventive maintenance is key. Plan these checks during off-peak hours to reduce any impact on operations.

6. Be Emergency-Ready

Always be prepared! Make sure backup power solutions are ready to go, and test your generators regularly so they’re ready for action when you need them.

How Can Galooli's Remote Monitoring and Management Solution Help?

The most effective way to avoid these problems is by implementing remote monitoring and management technologies. This will allow you to manage and track remote sites and energy assets.

Using Galooli's remote monitoring and management solution for the telecommunications sector, operators can track remote sites and get real time alerts, prolonging equipment lifespan and preventing malfunctions before they occur.

Additionally, Galooli's solution provides extensive remote control capabilities for a wide range of energy assets, as well as a remote configuration management tool that detects and repairs misconfigurations automatically.

Galooli also offers AI-powered analytics to gain insight into the performance of assets, and AI Planners to help you anticipate your next maintenance and refueling schedules.

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