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Market Data: Distributed Generation and Energy Storage in Telecom Networks

Gensets, Fuel Cells, Solar PV, and Battery Energy Storage for Continuous and Standby Power: Global Market Analysis and Forecasts

The global growth in access to mobile broadband changes the way people around the world live, learn, work, and collaborate. Nearly three-quarters of internet users are expected to access the internet via smartphones by 2025—the equivalent of nearly 3.7 billion people. The increasing number of mobile broadband users combined with the emergence of data-heavy mobile applications will likely drive exponential growth in mobile data traffic through 2030 and beyond. These developments promise to deliver strong economic development and provide unprecedented opportunities to empower individuals across all socioeconomic classes. However, stakeholders are increasingly concerned with the effect this exponential increase in data traffic will have on the energy consumption and carbon footprint of mobile networks.

Telecommunications (telecom) operators already account for 2%-3% of total global energy demand, making them some of the most energy-intensive companies in their geographic markets. With more than 90% of network cost spent on energy, consisting mostly of fuel and electricity, the demand for energy-saving measures from telecom operators is growing. Telecom operators increasingly deploy distributed renewable energy generation technologies and distributed energy storage systems (DESSs) to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of mobile networks. Such decisions are driven by a low revenue-growth environment, rising global electricity prices, and LTE and 5G upgrades in emerging and developed markets, which are anticipated to more than triple electricity consumption.

This Guidehouse Insights report analyzes the global market for distributed generation (DG) and distributed energy storage (DES) technologies in the telecom industry. The technologies covered include reciprocating generator sets (both diesel and natural gas), fuel cells, solar PV, and battery-based uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems (incorporating lithium ion, lead-acid, and other advanced batteries). Global market forecasts for capacity and revenue, segmented by technology and region, extend through 2030. The report also examines the key market issues related to DG and DES technologies, including the impact of new network technologies and improved energy efficiency.

Pages 39
Tables | Charts | Figures 41
  • How have falling technology costs affected demand in the telecom industry?
  • What are the key technologies providing electricity to the telecom industry?
  • How will improved energy efficiency affect demand for electrical systems in the telecom industry?
  • How do changes in wireless network technology affect power supply requirements and technology configurations?
  • How will the mix of DG change over the next 10 years?
  • What are the trends in terms of preferred options for DES?
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • IoT companies
  • Energy storage integrators
  • Battery storage aggregators
  • Telecom tower owners and construction firms
  • Telecom infrastructure, microgrid, and nanogrid systems integrators
  • Energy storage and microgrid software/control providers
  • Mobile network operators
  • Diesel and natural gas genset OEMs
  • Solar PV OEMs
  • Fuel cell OEMs
  • Advanced battery OEMs
  • Energy storage developers
  • Renewable energy development financing companies
  • Smart grid controls and software companies
  • Inverter and other balance of system vendors
  • Government and regulatory agencies
  • Investor community

1. Executive Summary

1.1   Market Overview

1.2   Market Forecasts

2. Market Issues

2.1   Introduction

2.2   Market Dynamics

2.2.1   Targeting Decarbonization

2.2.2   5G and Network Energy Costs

2.2.3   Green Finance with Towerco and Independent Energy Service Companies

2.2.4   Emerging Market and Infrastructure Growth

2.3   Regional Trends

2.3.1   North America

2.3.2   Europe

2.3.3   Latin America

2.3.4   Africa

2.3.5   Asia

2.4   Energy Solutions for Telecom Network Segmentation

2.4.1   Grid-Tied Mobile Sites

2.4.2   Off-Grid and Bad-Grid Mobile Sites

2.5   Technology Issues and Considerations

2.5.1   DG

2.5.1.1   Diesel and Natural Gas Gensets

2.5.1.2   Fuel Cells

2.5.1.3   Solar PV

2.5.2   DES

2.5.2.1   Li-ion

2.5.2.2   Advanced Lead-Acid

2.5.2.3   Other Advanced Batteries

3. Market Forecasts

3.1   Methodology and Assumptions

3.1.1   Coronavirus Pandemic Impacts

3.2   DG and DESS Forecasts for Telecom Networks by Region

3.2.1   North America

3.2.2   Europe

3.2.3   Asia Pacific

3.2.4   Latin America and the Middle East & Africa

3.3   DG

3.3.1   Diesel and Natural Gas Gensets

3.3.2   Solar PV

3.4   DES

3.4.1   Li-Ion

3.4.2   Lead-Acid

3.4.3   Other Advanced Batteries

4. Conclusions and Recommendations

5. Acronym and Abbreviation List

6. Table of Contents

7. Table of Charts and Figures

8. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

  • Cumulative New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity and Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Diesel Genset Power Capacity and Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Natural Gas Genset Power Capacity and Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Solar PV Power Capacity and Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Li-Ion Battery Energy Capacity and Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Lead-Acid Battery Energy Capacity and Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Other Batteries Energy Capacity and Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Fuel Cell Power Capacity and Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Technology, North America: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Technology, Europe: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Technology, Asia Pacific: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Technology, Latin America: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Technology, Middle East & Africa: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Cumulative New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Technology, North America: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Technology, Europe: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Technology, Asia Pacific: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Technology, Latin America: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Technology, Middle East & Africa: 2021-2030
  • DG and DESS Revenue for Telecom Networks by Technology, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Lead-Acid Battery Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Li-Ion Battery Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Other Batteries Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Diesel Genset Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Natural Gas Genset Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Solar PV Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Fuel Cell Power Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Lead-Acid Battery Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Li-Ion Battery Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Other Batteries Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Diesel Genset Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Natural Gas Genset Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Solar PV Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New Fuel Cell Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New DG and DESS Deployment Revenue for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Battery Energy Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Lead-Acid Battery Energy Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Li-Ion Battery Energy Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
  • Annual New UPS Other Batteries Energy Capacity for Telecom Networks by Region, World Markets: 2021-2030
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