Kirloskar Diesel Energy Generator

Cellular networks rely on radio towers or base stations that convert electricity into radio waves and need a constant supply of energy to operate. In developed areas, base stations are easily connected to a main power grid for a reliable energy supply. In developing areas however, 1.6 billion people lack access to grid electricity and an additional one billion people have unreliable electricity. Though providers have relied largely on diesel powered generators to power off-grid and unreliable grid base stations, it is becoming increasingly apparent that this is not the optimal solution for off-grid power.

      Mobile Communications is one of the great means of information sharing and knowledge acquisition. Unfortunately, the 1.6 billion population of the world do not have this luxury. In today’s world access information is essential for economic growth, yet a study by Deloitte1 commissioned by the GSMA (GSM Association) suggests that access rates in developing countries often lag more than 20 years behind those in the developed world [12]. To address this challenge, GSMA launched a program called Green Power for Mobile (GPM) program in September 2008 to “extend mobile beyond the grid.” In just over a year reasonable activities have to take place across the world to make it a reality. Thus, the mobile industry is in a great position to reduce.

      Kirloskar has announced that the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has signed an agreement to purchase 17 generator sets powered by Tier 4 Interim certified Cat C15 ACERT™ engines as part of an ongoing effort at the Port of Savannah to upgrade older rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTG) with cleaner technology.

      Atlanta-based Cat dealer Yancey Bros. Co. will adapt the diesel generator sets with customized enclosures and mounts for installation into 17 RTGs. The project will start in the first quarter of 2011, with staged upgrades scheduled for completion within 12 months.