REMOTE Propane Fuel Cell Generators Provide Reliable Off-Grid Power for Microwave Communication Stations
NEW ENERDAY GmbH has provided power supply equipment for remote telecom infrastructure at Point Baker, Alaska. The company’s REMOTE Propane fuel cell generators have been supplying off-grid electricity to a microwave communication station of the leading U.S. telecommunications service provider since Q4 2025, operating continuously under demanding environmental conditions.
Key points:
- 200 miles away from next town, the fuel cells combined with photovoltaics, uninterrupted power with an autonomy period exceeding one year, minimizing on-site service interventions and fuel logistics.
- The outdated, maintenance-intensive diesel generators previously used at the site were replaced by NEW ENERDAY’s REMOTE Propane fuel cell generators, resulting in lower maintenance requirements, reduced operating costs, and significantly fewer emissions.
- The solution is built on NEW ENERDAY’s durable and highly efficient SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) technology, designed specifically for reliable operation in harsh and remote environments.
- Optional use of BioLPG as fuel enables near-carbon-neutral operation.
The successful Point Baker deployment highlights the growing role of Propane fuel cell technology in enabling resilient, sustainable telecom networks worldwide.