New Microgrid Architectures for Telecommunication Base Stations in Non-Interconnected Zones: A Colombian Case Study

Eduardo Gómez-Luna, Mario A. Palacios and Juan C. Vasquez ()
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Eduardo Gómez-Luna: Grupo de Investigación en Alta Tensión—GRALTA, Escuela de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica Universidad del Valle, Cali 760015, Colombia
Mario A. Palacios: Grupo de Investigación en Alta Tensión—GRALTA, Escuela de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica Universidad del Valle, Cali 760015, Colombia
Juan C. Vasquez: Center for Research on Microgrids (CROM), AAU Energy, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 20, 1-19

Abstract: This paper proposes a novel microgrid (MG) architecture designed for telecommunication base stations in non-interconnected regions, with the main objective of mitigating mobile service interruptions caused by power outages. This research consists of three key modules: the first module on resources and components, the second module on characterization, and the third module on design and methodology. The first module presents a comprehensive identification and description of the resources and components of the microgrid within the base station; the second module characterizes the topology and specific configurations of the microgrid; and the last module covers a new methodology for the installation of microgrids in geographic areas lacking electrification, which becomes the contribution of this research work. The novelty of this research presents new control architectures, energy management, and system optimization, including technical–economic analysis. The research outcome highlights the economic and social benefits for both local communities and mobile phone service providers. This research aims to establish a guideline on how these factors affect the focus region of this research. With this technological proposal, a continuous and uninterrupted mobile service is achieved, thus improving the quality of service and minimizing the failures induced by electricity in non-interconnected areas. The tests and validation of the system were carried out with Homer Pro software, integrating socioeconomic and environmental factors. The results obtained present a key solution for this type of application, minimizing costs and increasing reliability for users.

Keywords: renewable energy sources; microgrids; telecommunications base stations; mobile services; non-interconnected areas (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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