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Backup Generators for Wireless Towers

Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2020 1:48 pm
by R1250GSA
California has a new law, after lots of wild fires, that all macro towers need backup power.
5G mini towers are not in scope.

New York is proposing a backup generator law as well, after major outages after a recent Tropical Storm/Hurricane.

It will be interesting is this catches on with other states.
Could change cost and deployment issues of 5G in the future.

Re: Backup Generators for Wireless Towers

Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:05 am
by thejohnfist
Not sure what it's like in other states, but many towers around where I live in Texas have propane tanks sitting next to them.

Re: Backup Generators for Wireless Towers

Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 5:24 pm
by Dr-BroadBand
Yep the Cell Towers, Water, Sewer System, and even the Grocery Store.

See the generator for my grocery store. Not sure if it's a law or just good business!!
Funny a see very few gas stations with back up power.
Note live in Texas near the cost.

Re: Backup Generators for Wireless Towers

Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:45 am
by thejohnfist
Looks like an HEB. Love my HEB.

Grocery stores have a lot to lose, generators are a must.