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In-Stat has a new research, arguing that mobile operators are turning to green energy for their base station installments in rural areas. The research company argues that carriers in developing countries are especially eager to replace diesel-powered generators for wind or solar-powered solutions to provide energy for their equipment in the middle of nowhere.
According to the research company:
- By 2014, more than 230,000 cellular base stations in developing countries will be solar or wind powered,
- The number of renewable-powered base stations is set for 30% growth per year,
- Off-grid stations are mostly located in Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
More information about In-Stat’s report titled “Green Base Stations: Renewable Energy Becomes a Reality in Cellular Infrastructure” is available from their website.
[Via: renewbl]
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
