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Analysis of battery technologies and government funding to improve telco resilience in regional Australia.
Nitish Kumar, PhD · Venture InsightsPeriod: January 20218 min read
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Telco tower outages caused by power failure during 2019-20 bushfires
Total telco facilities impacted by the 2019-20 bushfire season
This report examines the critical role of battery backup in telecommunications infrastructure, particularly in the wake of the 2019-20 Australian bushfire season. It evaluates current and emerging battery technologies, including lithium-ion and redox flow, while detailing the specific power requirements for mobile base stations, NBN services, and 5G small cells. The analysis also covers the Australian Government's $37.1 million funding package aimed at strengthening telco resilience and the impact of the Mobile Blackspot Program on regional connectivity.
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