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Wind, Solar & Biofuels to Power Remote Cell Towers

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the go-juice dept.

tcd004 writes "How do you set up a cell network when there's no power grid? Namibia, India and Nigeria are building towers using localized power sources to provide critical cell phone access to the most remote parts of their countries. Wind/solar hybrids, and biofuel power plants will power the radio towers, peripheral communications, and even the protective fencing around the installations."

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  1. Stupid question by duckworth · · Score: 1, Redundant

    If there is no power infrastructure in the area, how are they going to charge their cell phones?