SFC Energy brings reliable power solutions to telecom

Reliable power is a key component of telecommunications networks.

Telecommunications networks depend heavily on consistent power sources, typically relying on generators initially. Attempts to integrate renewable energy like solar and battery have shown limitations, as solar alone may not offer complete reliability. Addressing this challenge, SFC Energy offers an innovative solution with the EFOY Pro Fuel Cell. Fuel Cell technology ensures reliable, maintenance-free power, crucial for maintaining network reliability.

Base transceiver stations (BTS) as well as relay stations, often situated in remote and inaccessible areas, require a robust backup power source to ensure uninterrupted public communication services. The EFOY Pro fuel cell precisely offers exactly that; guaranteeing a reliable backup power supply to safeguard the continuous availability of communication systems.

In British Columbia’s North Coast, Coast Mountain Wireless benefited from SFC Energy’s 500W EFOY Pro 12000 Duo Fuel Cell to ensure continuous power supply to mountaintop trucking towers, even during low-sunlight periods.

Korbinian Edelmann, overseeing SFC’s expansion into the USA, states, “Fuel cell deployment makes perfect sense where the reliability of the network, reducing maintenance costs, and operational efficiency is a priority. Compared to traditional diesel gensets, fuel cells offer a remarkable tenfold increase in efficiency and yield significant cost savings over their lifespan. In locations where refueling frequency, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution are paramount, fuel cells emerge as the superior choice.”

Another great example of the fuel cell technology’s capabilities to support the industry was installed in Quebec’s Abitibi gold belt. SFC Energy replaced a noisy, maintenance-intensive generator with its fully integrated EFOY Pro hybrid power solution for Cartier Resources Inc., providing an autonomous, off-grid power solution that minimizes fuel consumption.

Leveraging over two decades of experience, SFC Energy addresses power challenges with market-proven direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology as well as tailored hydrogen-based solutions, ensuring uninterrupted operation in remote locations and during power grid failures. With over 65,000 fuel cell deployments worldwide, spanning industries such as telecommunications, SFC Energy’s expertise extends to both DMFC and hydrogen fuel cell technologies, empowering critical infrastructure with reliable energy solutions.

Last year, SFC Energy supplied a mobile hydrogen fuel cell to power temporary mobile communications during a music festival in Germany, demonstrating its effectiveness in real-world scenarios.

SFC Energy AG is a leading provider of hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions. With the Clean Energy and Clean Power Management business segments, SFC Energy is a sustainably profitable fuel cell producer. The company is headquartered in Bernthal/Munich, Germany, and operates production facilities in the Netherlands, Romania, Canada and India. SFC Energy AG is listed on the Deutsche Boerse Prime Standard and has been part of the selection index SDAX.

“With our highly competitive solutions based on Hydrogen and Methanol fuel cell technology, as well as a dedicated, knowledgeable team, we aim to build on our existing business and support customers and industries successfully within the United States. Our approach is inherently customer-centric, prioritizing their needs and ensuring their success. Having a presence in the U.S. increases our customer support, and I’m thrilled about it,” stated Edelmann.

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