Telekom Deutschland, a leading telecommunications company, conducted extensive testing of mobile phone technologies at the recent Nibirii Festival in Duren. Among the innovations showcased were a new mobile transmission tower and the use of hydrogen fuel cells to provide an eco-friendly power supply.
New Mobile Transmission Tower:
Telekom unveiled a more compact, lightweight, and flexible mobile transmission tower at the festival. This innovative tower can be easily transported and set up by a single person in just 20 minutes. Despite its portability, it supports 5G and LTE connectivity and can extend its antennas to a height of eight meters. This makes it an ideal solution for rapidly deploying mobile communications in critical locations such as festivals and disaster-stricken areas.
“We are using a new innovative type of mobile phone coverage at this festival. Two of our employees developed this mast themselves. In Duren, it is now going into live operation. This gives festival visitors the opportunity to use the best network at any time to share the special moments with others,” explained Telekom Deutschland.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell for Power Supply:
Instead of relying on a diesel generator for temporary mobile communications, Telekom utilized a hydrogen fuel cell for the first time at the Nibirii Festival to provide electricity. The hydrogen fuel cell generates electric current, and the hydrogen used is produced in a CO2-neutral manner from water. This marks a significant milestone as it represents the first time a mobile base station has been powered entirely by green hydrogen from a fuel cell.
SFC Energy, based in Munich, was the partner responsible for providing the hydrogen fuel cell. Telekom reported that this environmentally friendly alternative replaced the conventional diesel generator and powered the largest mobile mast at the festival, ensuring LTE and 5G coverage for approximately 30,000 attendees.
Continuous Operation and Emergency Situations:
The mobile base station powered by the hydrogen fuel cell remained in continuous operation for 14 days, meeting the festival’s communication needs before being dismantled on August 28th. This initiative aims to provide ad hoc mobile communication supply based on green energy, especially in emergency situations such as Telekom location failures, fires, floods, and outdoor events like festivals and trade fairs.
Small Cell for Enhanced Coverage:
In addition to the innovative transmission tower and hydrogen fuel cell, Telekom also deployed a small cell directly on the festival stage to reinforce mobile phone signals. This small antenna selectively amplifies signals, ensuring that attendees in the first row can seamlessly capture and share their festival experiences with others.
Telekom’s testing of these technologies at the Nibirii Festival highlights its commitment to advancing mobile communications infrastructure while embracing environmentally friendly power solutions. These innovations have the potential to enhance connectivity, especially in challenging or emergency situations, and reduce the environmental impact of mobile network operations.
