Description:

One of the largest exclusively solar powered communications systems in the world, Mexico's rural radio-telephony project has installed over 8500 rural telephones and over 700 repeaters since 1989. The decision to use PV for all the radio and repeater stations provided the most economical and fastest implementation.

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System Components:

Cellular repeater stations: 12-20 Siemens M75 solar modules with  1200-2000 Ah capacity                                                           Subscriber systems: 3-5 M75 solar modules with 200-500 Ah capacity                   

Comments:

High-endurance Siemens solar modules provide reliable power with excellent performance characteristics at varying light levels.