Project Scope
T-ESCO power infrastructure deployment, solarization, battery storage, and on-premise RMS monitoring for telecom sites
Client
Orange Guinea Conakry
Year
2022
Region
West Africa
The Challenge
Ensuring Network Reliability Under Infrastructure Constraints
Telecom operations in Guinea face multiple operational constraints, including limited grid reliability, high dependence on diesel generation, and national internet restrictions that impact cloud-based monitoring systems. Maintaining continuous site visibility and performance monitoring is critical to network availability. The challenge was to deploy a large-scale, sustainable power program while guaranteeing uninterrupted supervision of thousands of remote sites, even during nationwide internet outages.
The Solution
A Scalable T-ESCO Model with Secure Local Monitoring
IPT PowerTech implemented a nationwide ESCO model powering 2,690 telecom sites, with 1,886 sites solarized to significantly reduce diesel dependency and improve energy efficiency. The program integrates 26 MWp of solar capacity and 6,534 kWh of battery storage, ensuring continuous operation and optimized energy usage across the network. To overcome national internet restrictions, IPT redesigned the monitoring architecture by deploying a fully on-premise Remote Monitoring System (RMS). The platform operates through a dedicated private APN SIM network, enabling secure site-to-site communication without reliance on public internet services. This ensures uninterrupted data collection, alarm management, and real-time operational visibility, even during nationwide connectivity limitations.
Results
Reliable Connectivity with Measurable Sustainability Gains
The program delivers continuous power availability and strengthened operational resilience across Guinea’s telecom network. Solarization of more than 1,800 sites has significantly reduced fuel consumption and associated emissions, while large-scale battery deployment guarantees 24/7 service continuity. The on-premise RMS platform ensures full network supervision regardless of internet disruptions, safeguarding performance and uptime. Together, these outcomes demonstrate a scalable and secure model for sustainable telecom infrastructure across emerging markets.
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