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From Backup Batteries to Payback

Elisa DES enables telecom operators to turn RAN battery backup into increased revenue and resilience, while reducing energy costs and carbon footprint.

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RAN Backup Batteries Boost Resilience and Revenue

Telecom infrastructure is the backbone of modern society. As electricity prices fluctuate and power grids grow increasingly unstable, telecom operators are under pressure to maintain uninterrupted service—while also managing rising energy costs.

Elisa DES, turns existing telecom infrastructure and backup batteries into a powerful Virtual Power Plant. This not only strengthens network resilience and operational continuity during grid disruptions, but also unlocks new revenue streams and energy cost savings.

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Benefits for Telcos

50 % savings of RAN electricity costs

The extra revenue and cost savings from DES can add up to more than 50% of an operator's electricity costs

Increased resilience, up to 24 hours

The increased backup battery capacity and intelligent control of batteries enable operators to keep the network operational up to 24 hours during blackouts. 

Payback in no Time

DES enables telecom operators recover their battery investments in just 1–3 years—driven by electricity savings and multi-market trading revenues.

CO 2 Reductions

Telecom operators will cut CO2 emissions by using energy when it’s cheap and green.

 

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Turning RAN batteries into business benefit

Optimizing RAN batteries

DES uses AI to control and optimize telecom base station batteries—forecasting demand, prices, and grid signals to manage charging in real time.  DES aggregates battery capacity and trades it in electricity markets, boosting revenue without compromising uptime.

DES has delivered strong results across thousands of sites, operating the world’s largest telecom-based Virtual Power Plant.

Case study: Elisa

Read how Elisa Optimizes Telco Batteries

Elisa and DES joined forces to create one of the largest Virtual Power Plant projects in the telecom industry. 

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Case study: Elisa

Read how Elisa Optimizes Telco Batteries

Elisa and DES joined forces to create one of the largest Virtual Power Plant projects in the telecom industry. 

Customer story
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DNA Tower and Elisa DES Joined Forces

DNA Tower Becomes World’s First Tower Company to Offer Battery Capacity in Electricity Reserve Markets with Elisa DES.


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This is how DES works for Telcos

Batteries in the RAN sites

Many countries require telecom operators to install backup batteries in the RAN. But without intelligent control, these batteries sit idle—while the RAN consumes large amounts of electricity. DES was built to turn backup into payback.

AI optimization

The software intelligently schedules battery charging during periods of low-cost, green energy. When electricity prices rise, the system seamlessly switches to battery power to supply the network. 

Electricity trading

DES combines distributed battery systems into a single, large-scale Virtual Power Plant. This aggregated capacity is traded on wholesale and balancing electricity markets, generating substantial financial returns for telecom operators.

Maximized benefits

DES AI and machine learning capabilities enables real-time monitoring of battery assets and electricity markets, ensuring optimal trading decisions and maximized profitability

Interested to learn more?

Pioneering telecom operators are already turning their battery backup into business opportunity with DES.  Reach out to us to learn more how we can help you. 

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