Telecom Generators | Cat

Your customers need reliable communication, and you need reliable power.

Trust Cat^® Electric Power for telecom solutions that blend renewable energy, smart storage, and diesel power. Reduce fuel and labour costs, minimise emissions, and maintain seamless operations to keep people connected.

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We design and install flexible, robust energy infrastructures to optimise operations, ensuring grid independence and up to 100% uptime with modular solutions.

ROBUST RENEWABLES

Reduce diesel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions with Caterpillar's photovoltaic solutions, providing reliable energy in many climates and applications.

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LOWER COSTS & EMISSIONS

Wind turbines, solar arrays, battery units, and energy storage systems help reduce diesel use, operating costs, and help meet sustainability goals.

REMOTE CONNECTED ASSETS

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Telecom Hybrid Power System Components

Focus on your core business and let us plan, build, and operate your energy infrastructure to ensure maximum operational fuel efficiency, with a reduced dependence on diesel over time.

Caterpillar's extensive experience in the telecom industry allows us to deliver power solutions that keep your customers connected. Get the peace of mind that comes from using reliable equipment backed by our extensive Cat Dealer Network.

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Traditional Power Generation and Biofuels

Cat hybrid energy solutions enable seamless renewable energy integration with traditional power sources, such as on-site Cat generator sets. These generator sets can provide a much-needed backstop when renewable resources, including wind and solar, are not available.

Flexible Fuel Options

All Cat diesel generators can run on biofuels and have accommodated the use of biodiesel and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for over a decade. These fuels are available now and can help reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel.

Cat gas generator sets can also run on a variety of lower-carbon intensity fuels* depending upon the model. These include:

Natural Gas – Natural gas has lower tailpipe emissions than diesel, helping you meet sustainability goals and strict environmental regulations.
Biogas – Byproduct gases from agricultural, food processing, and industrial processes are captured to fuel Cat low-energy fuel generators.
Hydrogen – Renewable hydrogen and blends of hydrogen and natural gas are among several alternative fuels to help achieve sustainability goals.

*Some alternative fuels reduce lifecycle GHG emissions in the fuel value chain; their GHG emissions at the tailpipe are essentially the same as with traditional fuels, but total emissions are reduced.

Maximise Resiliency and Savings with the Energy Time Shift System

The Cat^® Energy Time Shift (ETS) system is a compact hybrid energy system designed for telecom and other DC voltage applications. It integrates with multiple energy sources such as solar power, electrical utility/grid (where available), and generator sets. This enables the ETS system to store energy when power is available and release that stored energy when the renewable source or electrical utility/grid is unavailable or not sufficient to meet the site load.

Benefits of the Energy Time Shift (ETS)

Easy installation and integration of various energy hardware in one cabinet.
Modular configuration for flexible and scalable energy management.
Seamless integration of solar, grid, battery and generator power sources.
Robust outdoor cabinet with power control, distribution and battery storage.
Remote access and control of system parameters and data.
MPPT controllers for optimal energy extraction and conversion.
Adjustable rectifier modules for future load demands.
Advanced lithium-ion batteries with high efficiency and long life cycle.
Remote monitoring of battery condition and performance.

Photovoltaic Solar Modules

Solar is one of the fastest growing sources of energy. This power source is readily available, produces no emissions, and can be easily integrated into a hybrid microgrid solution.

When incorporated into a hybrid microgrid, solar solutions help build resiliency with a renewable energy source. Converting sunlight into direct current to power microgrids, high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) solar modules not only provide power during normal operations, but also feature technology to detect power disruptions and can operate in island mode.

Features and Benefits

Superior Performance – reliable and predictable energy in many climates and applications, particularly in high temperature, high humidity, extreme desert, and coastal environments.

Robust Modules – independently tested to pass accelerated life and stress tests beyond industry standards (including Thresher, IEC, ISO, UL, CSI, MCS, CEC, and other international standards) and come with warranty protection.

Scalable, Compatible, Easy to Install – a fully scalable, pre-engineered solar microgrid system.

Diesel Generator Sets

Cat diesel generator sets rated 6 to 5,720 ekW (7.5 to 7,150 kVA) for standby or prime power provide efficiency, low fuel consumption, and emissions compliance. Our commercial and industrial generator sets come prepared for emergency duty or to meet on-going needs.

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Telecom Hybrid Energy Systems

The Cat Energy Time Shift system is a hybrid energy system designed for telecom and other DC voltage applications.

Application
Peak Shaving

Module Type
Energy Time Shift

Nameplate Power
3.5 kW | 45 kW

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Customized hybrid power solutions

Cat hybrid energy systems are designed to excel in telecom applications. Learn how the ETS150 Energy Time Shift module stores power generated by renewables.

Integrating Renewable Energy

A Cat microgrid solution provides increased energy efficiency with no reliance on the grid and optimal total cost of ownership. High performance, scalable systems are designed and built for easy and quick installation even in challenging environments.

Cat Microgrid Systems – Rural Electrification

Approximately 1.2 billion people live without access to electricity, mostly in rural communities which are highly dispersed with low populations. This makes it cost prohibitive to bring in utility sources. Electricity for basic services – lights, fans, computers, television and phones – has a significant impact.

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