Cost benefit analysis of using alternative power source in a base transceiver station in Tanzania: a case of vodacom Tanzania limited

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dc.contributor.authorLyimo, Johanson Miserigodiasi
dc.date.accessioned2019-11-08T11:22:44Z
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-07T14:42:16Z
dc.date.available2019-11-08T11:22:44Z
dc.date.available2020-01-07T14:42:16Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionAvailable in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF TJ807.9.T34L94)en_US
dc.description.abstractThe effective operation of all communication networks depends on the quality of its power supply. However, in most parts of Tanzania, electrical power supply is unreliable. For successful operation of Base Transceiver stations (BTSs) most mobile network operators (MNO) and Tower Building Companies (TowerCos) use diesel-driven generators as a means of power backup system which is very expensive; and consequently leading to high operations expenses (OPEX) for the companies. The objective of this study was to explore alternative sources of power that can be used to power BTSs effectively at a cheaper OPEX. In this research a cost benefit analysis of using an alternative source of energy to power BTSs was done. Key data, generator fuel, installation and maintenance costs were collected from various BTS sites of Vodacom Tanzania, also solar and wind power installation and maintenance costs were gathered from various equipment vendors for the analysis. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and Microsoft Excel software packages were used for the analysis. It was found that the cost of investment for wind turbine takes 27% of the total current power investment costs. For solar it was observed that it takes 25%, and generator takes 92% which is very high compared with all alternative sources of power analysed. These findings in this study show that solar power is the most cost effective alternative source to power BTSs. Since MNOs in Tanzania are using about 21,487.68 litres of diesel per annum, they will save more than 5% of their annual revenue for adopting this option.en_US
dc.identifier.citationLyimo, J.M (2018) Cost benefit analysis of using alternative power source in a base transceiver station in Tanzania: a case of vodacom Tanzania limited.Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/623
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Dar es Salaamen_US
dc.subjectPower supplyen_US
dc.subjectRenewable energy sourceen_US
dc.subjectMobile communication systemen_US
dc.subjectBatteriesen_US
dc.subjectCosten_US
dc.subjectTransciever radioen_US
dc.subjectVodacomen_US
dc.subjectTanzaniaen_US
dc.titleCost benefit analysis of using alternative power source in a base transceiver station in Tanzania: a case of vodacom Tanzania limiteden_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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