16 June 2022

Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson conducted a trial in which they transformed a live radio site using a management solution to efficiently harness solar and wind energy while optimising power supply and demand.

The companies noted that the main aim of the partnership is to identify and validate energy efficiency and energy cost cutting solutions based on optimised energy consumption and control and increased usage of renewable energy sources.

Located in the Bavarian municipality of Dittenheim, the site has been partly-powered by energy from solar panels since the initiative began more than a year ago. Now, the Swedish gear-maker and German operator have added a wind turbine, capable of providing up to five kilowatts of additional power, as a second renewable energy power source.

“At Ericsson, we are committed to working with our customers to support them in cutting their carbon emissions,” said Heather Johnson, vice president for sustainability and corporate responsibility, Ericsson. “This partnership is a great example of how we’re achieving this through our best-in-class energy efficient equipment, which can be operated entirely with renewable energy.”

The simultaneous integration of the two renewable energy sources was made possible by the Ericsson Power System, a new Ericsson energy management product. This integration means the site can theoretically be operated on a stand-alone basis without utilising its cable connection to the electrical power grid.