Eltek Valere hybrid solutions
POWERING GROWTH
Access to communication and information is an important factor for growth in
developing countries. Eltek Valere can now offer hybrid solutions that can enable
communication networks even in the most rural areas.
Powering growth
Access to communication and information is an
important factor for growth in developing countries.
This has been addressed by mobile operators and
thus pushed expansion of mobile networks into more
remote areas.
In order to power such sites the typical solution has
been diesel generators that runs continuously. Besides
the cost of the diesel itself, the inaccessible locations
adds significant cost to getting both diesel and
service personnel to the sites. Adding theft and other
challenges the operating cost of such sites is very
high.
The hard facts
In 2007 it was expected that it was 290.000 of the
worlds off grid sites are powered by diesel generators.
This number is expected to approach 400.000 during
2010.
The diesel bill from these sites will amount to in the
range of 12 Bn USD in 2010. Needless to say, this also
has a serious impact on the total carbon footprint
With new technologies now emerging, there are
however alternatives that significantly reduce
diesel consumption, service requirements and other
associated costs.
The Eltek Valere alternative
In 2008, Eltek Valere took a quantum leap forward in
terms of energy efficiency with the commercial launch
of the Flatpack2 HE (High Efficiency) rectifier.
With long field experience and fine tuning of the HE
technology, we have also introduced the Flatpack 2HE
Solar Charger. This is a power converter capable of
transferring a maximum of available power from solar
panels to the telecom equipment.
The Flatpack2 HE is a product designed for telecom
applications and carries all technical requirements
from the telecom industry and integrates seamlessly
with other Eltek Valere equipment.
Now we are able to offer hybrid solutions that
utilize renewable energy from the sun or the wind
to dramatically reduce diesel consumption, with a
moderate investment.
In our total Hybrid solutions we utilize our different
products based on the HE technology to maximize the
energy out of each drop of diesel, every square inch of
the solar panels or the smallest gust of wind.
POWERING GROWTH
OUR HYBRID SOLUTIONS

Eltek Valeres solar solutions are as applicable for pure solar sites as for sites with
additional sources of energy

With Eltek Valere modular concept it is easy to design systems to meet different requirements. Solar chargers
and HE rectifiers can be added to meet the required power from the different sources, and the Smartpack con-
troller overlooks to complete system.

Solar ONLY Solution Solar Hybrid Solution

The Flatpack2 HE Solar Solution is the ideal choice for
telecom sites where PV panels are the only source of
energy. High efficiency (96, 5%) combined with a MMPT
(Maximum Power Point Tracking) functionality ensures
a high power payback on the investment in solar
infrastructure.
The charger also provides full galvanic isolation
between solar panels and the telecom equipment/
batteries, thus providing a high level of surge
protection and reliability.
The Eltek Valere HE Solar Charger is part of the
Flatpack2 family and integrates fully with Flatpack2 HE
rectifiers to provide a complete Solar Hybrid solution.
The complete site is monitored with the Eltek Valere
Smartpack controller, which provides remotely moni-
tored and controlled, ensuring maximum operation and
efficiency.
The Smartpack features also include advance battery
monitoring routines, as well as gen-set optimisation
programs, fuel level and consumption measurements
and extensive data logging options.
 MAXIMIZE YOUR SOLAR INVESTMENT

The energy from sunlight is free, however you should expect to get the maximum
power return on your Solar Power investment. Eltek Valere Solar solutions make sure
you get the most out of the solar power.

Greater than 96% efficiency Full Telecom Specification

Based on HE technology, the Solar charger has the The EV HE solar charger has full telecom specification
smallest power conversion loss in the market today, for safety, emi, transportation, ambient temperature
whilst offering full galvanic i solation. (-40 - +55)

Maximum Power Point Tracking Fully industrialized production line

The Eltek Valere HE Solar Charger adjusts its input to The solar charger is manufactured in the same
match the changing characteristics of the Solar Panels production line as produces millions of Flatpack2
to ensure near 100% power transfer through-out the rectifiers, with fully automated calibration and test.
day.

Galvanic ISOlation
Galvanic isolation makes extended surge protection
possible. In case of an overvoltage pulse (i.e. from
lightning) the customer equipment will be protected.
The pulse will be suppressed by the external surge
protection in combination with the converter.

Modularity
At a low cost the system can be prepared to be easily
expanded if the load requirement changes. More PV
panels can be installed, and additional converter
plugged into the system.

Full Monitoring and Control

With the fully integrated Smartpack controller, the
entire site can be remotely monitored and controlled;
fuel level, battery management etc. Advanced data
logging options are also available.

Sun Tracking
By adding on Solar Tracking hardware, your solar
panels will track the sun during the day. This option
can provide up to 40% more energy than a fixed panel
installation.
BUILDING BLOCKS

It is the advanced system building blocks that makes the

Eltek Valere Solar Hybrid solution stand out.

FLATPACK2 HE SOLAR CHARGER

> 96,5 % power conversion efficiency

> Advanced Max Power Point Tracking routines

> Provides full galvanic isolation

> Wide operating DC input range

> 1,5 kW

FLATPACK2 HE RECTIFIER
> 96,5 % power conversion efficiency

> High power density

> Wide operating AC input range

> Wide operating temperature range

> Low noise operation

> 2 kW/3kW

SMARTPACK CONTROLLER
> Advanced Battery monitoring routines

> Gen-set optimization programs

> Fuel level and consumption monitoring

> Remote site monitoring and control options

> Configurable data logging options

> Password protection and site cloning features

FLATPACK2 INTEGRATED POWER CORE

> Rack mountable power system

> Housing Smartpack, rectifiers and/or solar

chargers

> Expandable and flexible

> Integrated DC load distribution

 OPEX SAVING WITH CYCLIC OPERATION

For off grid sites or sites with poor mains where solar infrastructure may not be
practical, site upgrades for cyclic operation can be good alternative.

By analyzing load conditions and optimizing the power system, battery and site control, significant fuel savings
can be achieved. In such installations the controller will start and stop the generator at intervals ensuring that
it runs on a optimal efficiency. In cyclic operation it is normal to more than double the number of kilowatt hours/
liter diesel compared to constant generator operation.

In addition to fuel saving there are other OPEX

reductions to be taken into account:
Cyclic
operation > Transport of fuel to site

> More frequent service intervals (more running

hours under non-optimal conditions
Constant
Constant
operation
> Shorter generator lifetime

> Air and noise pollution

Cyclic Operation HE providing additional value

The idea of cyclic operation is to only let the generator
run at intervals and then close to max load.
When running, the generator is supporting the load as
well as recharging the batteries. When the batteries
are fully charged, the generator is stopped and the
load is powered from the batteries.
The Eltek Valere Smartpack controller can be set to re-
start the generator after a given time or a set battery
voltage limit and a new cycle is started.
When powering telecom equipment from generators it
is important to optimize all elements to get maximum
energy to the load with minimum fuel consumption.
The output from the generator is maximized through
cyclic operation and by using Eltek Valere Flatpack2 HE
rectifiers, almost all this energy ends up in the telecom
equipment. The Smartpack controller ties all the ele-
ments together with functionality that looks after fuel
tank and consumption, generator, rectifier, batteries
and load distribution.
 tek was established in Norway in 1971 a specialist telecom energy systems supplier. Since then,
e company has grown organically and through mergers and acquisitions to become a leading
obal supplier of power solutions. In 2007, Eltek merged with Valere power to form the worlds
stest growing company in the industry. Eltek Valere has strong global positions in the Americas,
urope and Asia, serving multinational, regional and national builders of telecom infrastructure, as
ell as industrial companies.

Eltek Valere has a long history as a leading global pro-

vider of Telecom Power Solutions. Technology leadership
has always been a cornerstone of our strategy and a
major reason for our success.

With the new HE series (High efficiency) and alternative

energy solutions, have we strengthen our position and
are able to offer customers a unique opportunity to save
energy, money and the environment.

Eltek Valere was established in Norway in 1971 as a spe-

cialist telecom energy systems supplier. Since then, the
company has grown organically and through mergers and
acquisitions to become a leading global supplier of power
solutions.

Eltek Valere has strong global positions in the Americas,

Europe and Asia, serving multinational, regional and na-
tional builders of telecom infrastructure, as well as indus-
trial companies.

www.eltekvalere.com