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Company Page Introduction Applied Solar Technologies (AST) 1 Ballard Power Systems 2 BGMP 3 EBI 4 Electro Solar Power Limited 5 Eltek 6 Engreen Ltd 7 Ericsson 8 Heliocentris Industry GmbH 9 Huawei Hybrid Power – PowerCube 10 InGen 11 NextGen 12 NorthStar Battery 13 Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy 14 Southwest Windpower 15 Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development Green Power for Mobile

Introduction

The Green Power for Mobile (GPM) At the same time government of Bangladesh has driven financial programme to promote green technology in telecom by offering a 15% Programme was launched in 2008 by Value Added Tax exemption for all renewable energy equipment and GSMA to promote the use of renewable related raw material as well. Since mid-2012, the GPM team has led Bangladesh-specific activities energy technology and solutions by and conducted one country-focused working group in Dhaka in October telecom Industry. The programme is 2012. Bangladesh, with an electrification rate of below 50%, has limited 1 supported by the International Finance the telecom industry’s delivery of power to their base station . This document presents a summary of the power situation in Corporation (IFC) and partners with the Bangladesh, listing the main vendors/service providers that operate Government of the Netherlands. or have interests in the Bangladeshi telecom market.

1 Power Division – www.powerdivision.gov.bd Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development Green Power for Mobile

Figure 1: Subscriber Growth in Bangladesh Telecom Market Figure 1. Subscriber Growth in Bangladesh GSMA estimated that, by the 2nd quarter made efforts in the past year to of 2013, there will be more than 63 million make the market more attractive by Bangladesh located in the South Asia region, Subscriber Growth 5 100 unique subscribers . The rural areas will be releasing new opportunities on has a population of about 152.51 million the next key growth driver for Bangladesh licenses for mobile operator. people2, with total area about 147,570 sq.km3, 90 operators, as the rural customer base and and is divided into 7 provinces: Dhaka, mobile coverage expand. The barriers to this Figure 2. Mobile Operators Market Share (4Q2012)9 , Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet and 80 expansion are: Rangpur. Dhaka is the capital. 70 ■ Poor electricity grid: the electrification ratio Market Share Both GSM and CDMA cellular technology 60.10 60 in the country is only about 50% and the 1.56% can be found in Bangladesh but GSM pre- 54.18 power cuts are happening every day, 6.59% dominates the market. There are over 60 6 50 46.18 in both urban and rural area . 1.46% million unique subscribers across the country Millions ■ About 31% of population lives below the 24.10% in 2012, with a growth rate of close to 18% 40 37.82 4 32.66 poverty threshold and cannot afford to (Year on Year) . 30 own a mobile phone7. 29.03% 20 26.93 Market Share of Mobile Operators 10 The top 3 market players are , 37.25% 0 and , holding 90% of market share. The number of connections grew by 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 about 15 million by Q4 2012, representing a 8 Unique Subscriber (millions) 16% annual increase . The government has also

Airtel () Banglalink (Orascom) Grameenphone (Telenor) 2 Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics – www.bbs.gov.bd Robi (Axiata) 3 Bangladesh Bureau of Statistic (BBS) – www.bbs.gov.bd 4 Wireless Intelligent Teletalk (State) 5 Wireless Intelligent 6 Power Division – www.powerdivision.gov.bd 7 World Bank – www.worldbank.org 8 Wireless Intelligent 9 Wireless Intelligent Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development v Green Power for Mobile

Tower Infrastructure Development Powering up Telecom in Bangladesh Business Model Development Vendor/ESCO Landscape

Tower sharing activity has developed in Powering up telecom becomes main In powering telecom network, MNO is offered GSMA is listing the main vendors/ESCOs Bangladesh with concept one on one site challenges in Bangladesh where the power by multiple concepts from Bangladesh’s who are active or have an interest in the sharing. The government has emphasis outage happens at least 4 hours a day for vendors. Some vendors offer CAPEX business Bangladesh market. This list is composed of MNOs to share their passive infrastructure city area and 8 hours a day for rural area10. model and the others offer OPEX business energy vendors/ESCOs’ company profiles, according regulation from Bangladesh To minimize deficit of power, the government model for either energy efficiency or green their footprint and testimonies, as well as Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has set a target to mobile operator to covert 5% technology solution. local and international companies. No. BTRC/LL/INF-SHARING (304)/2008-1108. of tower sites to renewable solutions by 201511. And the tower owner can reserve not more The business model has moving to transition Table 1. Bangladesh Renewable Energy Vendor/ than 25% space for their own purpose. In current deployment, MNO has taken a lot mode from CAPEX offered solution toward ESCO Listing of initiatives in reducing dependency on fossil OPEX scheme solution. The CAPEX business Company Core Competencies Until this RFI completed, Tower Company energy by implementing DG battery hybrid model is the common practice where vendor is starting in early stage of development solution. GSMA identifies around 3,340 out will sell their green technology product to Emergence Bioenergy Biogas and discussion. It will build new business of 25,858 tower sites converted to DG battery operators, whereas the OPEX will offer pay- Heliocentris Energy Management concept for Bangladesh market. hybrid solution by optimizing battery life per-use method for operators. On CAPEX Northstar Battery Energy Storage cycle on site12. model, operator needs to spend their capital Ballard Power Systems Fuel Cell to buy green solution to power up the base Renewably energy has been deployed station. Different with OPEX model, TCO will Eltek Power Power Equipment in Bangladesh for telecom sector. The be handled by vendor and operator just needs Bangla Trac Miaki Green Power Power Solution Provider deployment of green technology shows in to pay per kWh based on power purchase NextGen Biogas Figure 3. Less than 1% or 171 tower sites are agreement (PPA). Applied Solar Solar converted in green technology and solar Electro Solar solution is preferred green technology for PPA model has been implemented in almost operator in Bangladesh. operators in the country. OPEX model has Engreen Solar been implemented for both energy efficiency InGen Technology Solar 13 Figure 3. Green Power Deployment and green solution and it is still looking the Rahimafrooz Solar shape to meet demand requirement toward Ericsson Telecom Equipment Wind 1 Solar massive deployment in Bangladesh. Huawei Telecom Equipment Biofuel Biofuel 1 ZTE Telecom Equipment Wind Solar 169 South West Wind Wind Turbine

10 GSMA GPM Research 0 50 11 Power Division – www.powerdivision.gov.bd 100 150 200 12 GSMA GPM Research 13 GSMA GPM Research Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 1 Applied Solar Technologies (AST) Green Power for Mobile

Applied Solar Technologies (AST)

Company Background AST has deployed solar PV panels of more than Our solutions offer superior remote 10MWp. AST provides off grid solar power monitoring functionality for efficient system currently to telecom towers which often rely on control with our proprietary network Applied Solar Technologies (“AST”) is green and renewable diesel based generation for 50 – 100% of their management system providing solution power requirements. AST builds and operates performance information, data logging and power solution company in India. During last three years of these solar installations and takes over the alarm management. operations in India AST has acquired expertise to deign, power supply management of each site. It uses a combination of solar PV, battery back-up and Scale/maturity of enterprise diesel generator making it a hybrid energy deploy and operate green energy solution based on solar solution that optimizes the usage of various ■ AST has installed and is managing solar sources through a controller. The optimal usage hybrid passive power infrastructure at more PV and HFC for variety of off grid applications in telecom, of these sources results in decreased diesel than 2100 telecom towers, Gas stations and consumption, increased battery life and reduced Bank ATMS. oil, banking and community power sector. diesel generator maintenance and replacement ■ AST completed successful pilots of HFC costs resulting in savings for AST’s consumers. on telecom tower sites and is readying for commercial deployment. Product and services Geographic footprint We offer a complete range of services covering energy survey, solution design, supply, Currently in India – Bihar, UPE, UPW and installation and power supply management MP states. Plan to expand to Africa and Client list for renewable hybrid energy systems based ASEAN countries. on solar PV and HFC for telecom towers, Indus Tower community power, petrol stations / GAS Idea stations and bank ATMs.

“Applied Solar Technologies India Pvt Ltd. (AST) introduced its ‘Hybrid Solar Company Contact Email Telephone E 8/11 Kapil Kathpalia kapil.kathpalia@ +91 99 112 995 10 Power Systems’ in India in August 2009. Concept of solar solution at tower site Vasant Vihar appliedsolartechnologies. was conceptualised by Infratel and Solar DG hybrid model was co-developed New Delhi com by Infratel & AST and it was 1st implemented at 500 Infratel sites in Bihar India 110057 (India) by AST. After successful implementation, this model was accepted by the entire telecom tower industry in Bihar, UP East and UP West states. Bharti Infratel Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 2 Ballard Power Systems Green Power for Mobile

Ballard Power Systems Ballard ElectraGen™- ME Fuel Cell System for Backup Power

Company Background In addition to delivering improved business backup power are designed for high reliability, results for system integrators, OEMs and long life, minimal maintenance and provide end-users alike, our fuel cell products afford extended runtime at an attractive lifecycle cost. Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, Ballard Power major environmental benefits. With our proven technology, comprehensive range of fuel cell The ElectraGen™ family of fuel cell Systems Inc. (TSX: BLD; NASDAQ: BLDP) provides clean products and services, unsurpassed field power generation systems, fuelled by experience and teams of highly-skilled either methanol or compressed hydrogen, energy fuel cell products enabling optimized power people we have what it takes to create provides backup power for both ‘short smarter solutions for a clean energy future. duration runtime’ and ‘extended duration solutions for a range of applications. We are recognized as runtime’ requirements. Ballard’s ElectraGen™ systems offer proven financial and the world leader in design, development and manufacture Product and services environmental advantages in comparison of zero-emission proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel For telecom service providers, power to lead acid batteries and diesel generators. outages can be devastating. Fuel cell backup cells and are focused on accelerating commercial adoption. power solutions for telecom offer numerous Ballard and our global network of partners compelling advantages over conventional provide complete, proven solutions that Ballard’s products and solutions deliver tangible lead-acid battery and diesel generators in can be implemented rapidly and easily, backup power applications. providing end-to-end support for a range improvements over incumbent technologies across a range of application requirements. Ballard offers a comprehensive portfolio of stationary power and motive power applications. of backup power systems, scalable from Geographic footprint 2kW and up, to meet a range of application North America, Europe, Africa, India, requirements. Ballard’s fuel cell systems for China, Indonesia, Japan, and Australia.

Client list Company Web Email Telephone China Mobile Nokia Siemens Networks PT Hutchison Vodacom 9000 Glenlyon Parkway www.ballard.com [email protected] +1.604.454.0900 Idea Cellular Orange CP Telecommunications Wind Mobile Burnaby Motorola SINE Network Telstra British Columbia V5J 5J8 Canada “Integrating fuel cells with our base stations can significantly increase the resilience of the mobile networks we provide.” Nokia Siemens Networks Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 3 BGMP Green Power for Mobile

BGMP

Company Background BTL has specialized in Power Engineering, Power materials and technology to withstand Plant, Telecommunication and Commercial extended operating temperatures up to 65°C. sectors. The group has almost 2,000 employees. It also facilitates dual venting port for easy Bangla Trac Miaki Green Power Limited (BMGP), an installation and optimum gas evacuation. BMGP has not only added positive value to exclusive partner of NorthStar Battery Limited USA, is a the local and international brands but also SiteStar Cabinet: SiteStar™ cabinets are contributed to the group with a remarkable designed for both indoor and outdoor leading Power Solution Provider in Bangladesh. BMGP footprint in the gigantic telecommunication sector environments, with a combination of low with an ultimate expertise in Engineering, Project thermal conductive materials and a high- provides innovative energy efficient hybrid power solutions Management, Battery, Renewable Energy and efficiency climate solution. We keep batteries Energy Audit and finally Commercial expertise. at optimal operating temperatures thanks to a for the telecommunications industry. Since 2010, it has cost-effective cooling technology and cabinet Product and services shells that allow power savings up to up to taken operations and maintenance ownership of more 95% higher than air-conditioned cabinets. Power Management: Bangla Trac Miaki Green than 100 sites for three leading mobile operators. Power combines state of the art technologies Heliocentris Energy Manager: Heliocentris with local knowledge to OPTIMIZE develops innovative energy management Bangla Trac Ltd (BTL), BMGP’s mother activity, has been power consumption in the telecom sector. solutions primarily for the mobile industry. BMGP focuses on optimizing OPEX Power Its solutions help operators lower their OPEX successfully operating its business since 2004 with the sole expenditures and guarantees a SLA through by reducing diesel consumption and which customers can control their power generator maintenance. distribution authority of Caterpillar Inc. USA products. expenditure and guarantee its availability. Geographic footprint NorthStar Battery: NorthStar batteries are designed and manufactured with premium Bangladesh.

Client list Global Partners Company Email Telephone ICOM Data Center Heliocentris Taro Araya [email protected] +8801729072804 Orascom BD Ltd Olympian House#08,Road#19-A Axiata BD Ltd Northstar Banani, Dhaka-1213 Grameen Phone Ltd (Telenor) Caterpillar Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 4 EBI Green Power for Mobile

EBI

Company Background The EBI approach addresses a number of Heat Recovery: The micro-CHP can recover key issues facing telecom tower operators heat produced during power generation, including reliability, fuel logistics, community cycling this heat into a secondary cooling Emergence BioEnergy Inc. (EBI) is a US-based company relationships and long-term sustainability. process that can provide air-conditioning EBI is headed by Iqbal Quadir, the founder without the using electricity. developing remote power solutions in emerging markets. of Grameenphone. Our first pilot site is in operating in Bangladesh since 2012, with High Operational efficiency: 70,000 hours EBI is currently piloting a low-maintenance, primary power commercial operations beginning in early 2014. (10 year) operational life, less than 20% generation system in Bangladesh operating from biogas maintenance costs of diesel generators, Product and services increased battery life and fewer site visits results in dramatically reduced costs. and other fuels, including diesel, natural gas or any The EBI product is based on Stirling micro- CHP technology that is uniquely suited for Low noise: Engine noise levels do not exceed hydro-carbon-based fuel. EBI developed a model for mission critical remote power needs: 65 dBa, which means it can operate in remote villages without disturbing the environment. distributed generation that can provide continuous, Fuel Flexibility/Primary Power: The solution can run 24*7 continuously without the need of Geographic footprint reliable power for telecom towers, while empowering a backup power from any hydro-carbon fuel including renewables like biogas or biofuels Bangladesh, India, Pakistan. local farmers in remote areas by creating revenue in addition to traditional fuels like diesel or natural gas. The engine can also switch streams from waste. between fuels without any intervention.

Pilot Company Email Telephone Ghazipur, Dhaka Firas Ahmad, firas@ +1 240 441 6455 PO Box 425519 emergencebioenergy.com Cambridge, MA, USA 02142 Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 5 Electro SOLAR Power LIMITED Green Power for Mobile

Electro Solar Power Limited

Company Background Today Electro Solar is the country’s leading Services independent engineering company for solar ■ Turnkey Solution for Solar Mini-Grid power plants and solar pump systems and has ■ Electro Solar Power Limited, Bangladesh’s first PV panel provided engineering services for many solar Turnkey Solution of Solar Pump System ■ Turnkey Solution of Solar Power for BTS power plant projects and several solar pump ■ assembling plant, started its journey in the field of solar projects throughout the country. System Design and Consultancy energy and was officially registered in 2010 as an ■ Solar PV system Supply and Installation Products Geographic footprint independent company within the Electro Group. ■ Solar PV Module/Panel ■ FLA and VRLA Battery Bangladesh (Dhaka, Gazipur, Savar, Faridpur, Since 2010 Electro Solar has been involved in a large ■ Solar MPPT Charge Controller Chittagong, Sandwip, Bandarban, Rangpur, ■ Solar Grid-Tie Inverter Bogra, Thakurgaon, Mymensingh, Sylhet, number of project developments for solar power plants ■ Off-Grid/Backup Inverter Comilla, Khulna, Barisal). ■ Solar Pump System and solar pump system countrywide. ■ Solar Auto Tracker for PV Module

Client list Partners Company Web Email Telephone Grameenphone Limited SMA Solar Technology AG, Germany House# SW(B)-20/A, www.electrosolarbd.com [email protected] +880 2 9892461, Pacific Bangladesh Telecom Limited Studer Innotec, Switzerland Road# 08, Gulshan-1, 9892658, 989277 Axiata Company Limited Shenzhen Solartech Renewable Energy, China Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh ORASCOM Telecom Bangladesh Ltd Fax Augere Wireless Broadband Bangladesh Ltd +880 2 9559346 Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 6 Eltek Green Power for Mobile

Eltek

Company Background This gives us a unique capability to serve With our new Eltek Cooling Box (ECB), an global customers. At the same time, our air cooling system with optimized thermal companies around the world are firmly rooted system controller and efficient fan and filter Eltek has a long history of more than 40 years of in the local business environment to better solution, operators can now achieve up to 85% serve our customers locally. energy savings. Eltek’s hybrid power solutions experience as a leading global provider of highly efficient are based on HE technology to maximize the Technology leadership has always been a energy out of each drop of diesel, every square Telecom Power Solutions. Eltek has a strong global cornerstone of our strategy and a major reason inch of the solar panels or the smallest gust of for our success and Eltek devotes much of its wind to offer customers a unique opportunity position with more than 2,200 employees worldwide, R&D efforts to the development of new state- to save energy, money and the environment. of-the-art designs. High power-density, flexible We bring to you our total product offering offices in 30 countries and business activities in more and cost efficient rectifiers and converters form including the latest Battery technologies, after the core of the company’s offering, including sales and maintenance support locally with than 100 countries. Eltek’s High Efficiency product line designed in Bangladesh. to help the Telecom industry reduce its energy usage and environmental impact. Geographical footprint Product and services Global, Regional and Local in Bangladesh.

Client list Eltek offers hybrid solutions that enable Airtel France telecom Qtel Vodafone communication even in the most rural areas Bangalink Millicom Safaicom Viettel with the Flatpack 2 HE (High Efficiency) Citycell MTN Singtel Warid rectifier. To date, more than 500,000 units have China Telecom Orange Telsonia been installed, demonstrating impressive Etisalat Orascom Telenor field performance with up to 96.5% efficiency.

“Eltek collaborates with Vodafone on more than 30-0 sites of Company Contact Web Telephone Eltek Power Pte Ltd Sazzad Shah Md. Hossain www.eltek.com +88028814220 ‘hybrid’ functionality along with Eltek’s Smartpack controller. (Branch office) Country Manager The overall system has shown an outstanding stability, reliability House-13, Road-34, Email Flat-F, Gulshan-2, sazzad.hossain@eltek. and significant OPEX savings.“ Dhaka, Bangladesh com.bd Vodafone – Greece Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 7 ENGREEN Green Power for Mobile

Engreen

Company Background CPCL spread its wings into green energy arena ■ Minimizes MNO’s OPEX though reducing in 2012 by forming a dedicated venture called DG Run Hour and also save environment ‘Engreen Limited’ with its “Nurture Nature’s through the reduction of CO2 Emission. Engreen Ltd. (A sister concern of Concord Pragatee Power” Mission mitigating the challenges of ■ Provide customized solution to fit the going green. Engreen is currently one of the existing tower sites with required Consortium Ltd). Established in 1982, Concord Pragatee leading ESCOs of Bangladesh, working towards shadow-free and sun facing space. the creation of optimized green power solutions ■ Solar-DG Hybrid system includes: 4 to Consortium Ltd. (CPCL) has achieved several accolades for mobile base stations. Despite many failed 8kWp PV, maintenance-free Gel battery cases of other ESCOs in Bangladesh, Engreen with cooling units, 80 to 160A controller for successfully completing a wide range of multi-million has been successful in enabling mobile beyond and 15 to 25 KVA DG at an average run the grid through introducing cost-efficient of 1 to 2hrs per day. dollar projects in the Construction Industry, in particular renewable energy technologies in GF/GFRT/ ■ Real-time Monitor and Control Unit RT off-grid sites of the MNOs through Power includes: site performance data, fault those related to Power Generation, Highways, Bridges etc. Purchase Agreements (PPAs). alarms, energy meter, diesel fuel meter, battery & DG usage reports both for Product and services individual sites and entire network of the last mile. ■ Facilitates MNOs to extend their footprint in off-grid areas by providing load wise Geographical footprint customized Solar-DG Hybrid system with 100% power availability. All regions of Bangladesh. ■ Owns, installs, operates and maintains the renewable energy power system and sells power to the MNO at an agreed per kilowatt-hour rate.

Client list Company Contact Email Telephone Banglalink (A subsidiary of Orascom House: 13/5, Block A, Mr. Zahidul Alam [email protected] +88-01819210107 Telecom Holdings in Egypt) 2nd floor, Chief Operating Officer Aurangzeb Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 8 Ericsson Green Power for Mobile

Ericsson

Company Background Energy efficient portfolio Professional services

We offer a variety of energy-efficient products, ■ Environmental Consulting Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications solutions and services to help our customers ■ Energy Assessment & Optimization reduce their environmental impact and also ■ Active & Passive Energy Management equipment and services to mobile and fixed network reduce the footprint of our own activities. ■ Lifecycle Assessment Ericsson’s solutions on node, site and network ■ Data Center Efficiency operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries level are helping to minimize the power ■ Managed Rural Coverage consumption while maximizing traffic. By ■ Smart Energy Management use Ericsson’s network equipment, and more than 40% of drawing upon Ericsson’s global consulting and technical capabilities, we can assist operators We work with efficient materials the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. in every stage of the project, from initial management to avoid hazardous substances baseline analysis through to implementation and use resources more effectively and reduce Ericsson is one of the few companies worldwide that can and final reporting and measurement of environmental impact of manufacturing, solutions deployed. use and end-of-life treatment. We offer free offer end-to-end solutions for all major mobile take back of decommissioned equipment communication standards. Products in all the countries in which we operate ■ Energy Efficient Radio Technology Geographic footprint ■ Site Power & Cooling Equipment ■ Alternative Energy Sources Worldwide. ■ Power Saving Features ■ Remote Site Management ■ Automated Network Power Management Client list ■ Energy Efficient Network Layer Worldwide

“For every site where we have made Ericsson recommended changes, Company Website Telephone Telefonaktiebolaget LM www.ericsson.com +46 10 719 00 00 we can reduce power consumption by between 22% and 30%.“ Ericsson Mike Wright, Executive Director of Networks, Telstra Torshamnsgatan 23 Stockholm 164 83 Sweden Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 9 Heliocentris Industry GmbH Green Power for Mobile

Heliocentris Industry GmbH

Company Background Solutions Furthermore, innovative and renewable energy concepts including PV, wind generators Heliocentris provides Energy Management and Fuel- Cell Solutions are key competences Heliocentris. Multi-Hybrid Energy Solutions for Telecom. and Clean Energy Solutions for wireless of Heliocentris. networks at off-/bad- and on-grid locations. Heliocentris is specialized in autonomous energy supply Services throughout the life cycle guarantee a Services customer oriented and optimized offering. and energy efficiency solutions with the aim of replacing Heliocentris offers a set of Professional Energy Management Systems Services ranging from Energy Consultancy, diesel generators with “zero-emission” products. The Energy Manager with its modular Energy Audits, Planning, Energy Design architecture, proprietary software, sensors, & Engineering, Implementation, Project control modules and a Remote Management Management and Technical Support. The company, which was founded in Berlin in 1995, Server Platform - is specially designed to manage and protect telecommunication sites. Geographic footprint develops and markets innovative and sustainable systems Remote monitoring and control solutions provide transparency, increase site availability Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific in power and energy generation as well as turnkey and security and reduce costs. and Americas. solutions for customers in industry and the academic field. Clean Energy Solutions The Genset Efficiency Solution including an intelligent energy management optimizes Client list the operation of diesel generators on site. du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company) Installations of the Heliocentris technology Telesite Ltd (Mozambique) achieved over 50% fuel savings and 75% Telecel (Zimbabwe) generator runtime reduction. HCPT/Hutchison (Indonesia)

“Heliocentris is the only supplier to meet and even overachieve Company Email Telephone Heliocentris Industry [email protected] +49(0) 30 340 601 500 contractual performance requirements.“ GmbH (CTO HCPT Indonesia). Rudower Chaussee 29 12489 Berlin Germany Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 10 Huawei Hybrid Power - PowerCube Green Power for Mobile

Huawei Hybrid Power – PowerCube

Company Background Product Technology to achieve high efficiency of energy conversion and utilization. PowerCube is a new generation hybrid Based on the professional accumulation of ICT network power system. With the newest energy As for solar hybrid solution, SolarMax controlling and transferring technology, technology achieves high tracking accuracy, over 20 years, Huawei launches PowerCube: the innovative it makes full use of energy sources such high sensation of light, high conversion as solar, diesel and grid. Diesel hybrid, efficiency and high temperature adaptability. hybrid power solution for telecommunication sites. grid hybrid and solar hybrid series can As for diesel hybrid solution, DieselMax be selected to meet different scenarios. technology improves efficiency in each PowerCube focuses on saving energy and reducing procedure of energy flow from end to end. The core concept of PowerCube is As for grid hybrid solution, GridMax OPEX through maximally improving energy transferring “Saving, Single, Smart”. technology maximizes using gird with fast chargeable energy storage system. Key Characters: efficiency. Over 22,000 PowerCube have been deployed ■  Saving: fuel 40%-60%, footprint 30%-70%, Through advanced operation support system maintenance up to 90% all over the world, serving more than 85 operators ■  – NetEco, PowerCube helps the operators Single: single platform, modular design, greatly improve energy management in 80 countries, including MTN, Zain, Airtel, Vimpelcom, smooth expansion & evolution efficiency for reducing OPEX. ■ Smart: intelligent NetEco system achieves Vodafone and so on. highly efficient operation & maintenance Geographic footprint management Worldwide. PowerCube realizes the maximally saving for customers by using Bit Managing Watt

ICT network energy efficiency specialist Company Web Telephone Reliable partner for customer Huawei Industrial Base www.huawei.com +86-755-28780808 Bantian Longgang Shenzhen 518129 P.R. China Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 11 INGen Green Power for Mobile

InGen

Company Background With a view to develop solar energy in Company milestone Bangladesh , InGen has already partnered with some of the world’s highly ranked 1. GrameenPhone:-Around 72 BTS goes INGEN Technology Limited was formed in November 2007 companies like EverExceed, Canadian Solar, under Solar Powered Site. Advance Solar Photonics for Solar panels 2. Airtel – Around 20 BTS under solar as a branch of TechValley, an established company since and accessories. In the IPS/UPS market powered site. InGen is representing APC (American Power 3. Banglalink – 1 BTS pilot project in Rajshahi. 1990. InGen Technology Limited focusses on Renewable Conversion), a world reputed company in 4. Robi:-Around 10 BTS under Solar Powered power sector. InGen believes on customer Site. energy (Solar Energy) & Back-up Power (IPS,UPS & Data satisfaction through our commitment and 5. Teletalk:- 1 BTS in Shuvolong, Rangamati. product excellence. 6. Bangladesh Computer Council – Around Centre). In the Solar Energy sector, InGen has already 900 union E-Center has been brought under Product and services solar power. installed over 4,500 Solar Home Systems (SHS) in the 7. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics – ■ Telecommunication Largest On Grid Solar Power plant in rural areas with its own investment and has enlisted ■ Rural Solar Home System Bangladesh (201KWp). ■ Water Pump 8. Installed over 10000 Solar Home System as a PO (Partner Organization) with IDCOL. ■ Medical Refrigerator (SHS) in the rural off grid area. ■ Computer Solution 9. Hi-Tech Park Bangladesh (50Kwp). ■ Navigation 10. Supplied over 10000 PV modules & over ■ Street Light & Bill Board 4000 SHS Packages to PO’s of IDCOL. ■ Water Heater ■ Lantern Geographical footprint ■ Signaling ■ Building Integrated Photovoltaic Solar IPS. Bangladesh.

Client list Company Web Email Telephone GrameenPhone Ltd. JR Tower www.ingenbd.com [email protected] +88 02 8822239-40, Airtel Bangladesh Ltd. (1st & 2nd Floor), +88 02 8822998 Orascom Telecom Bangladesh Ltd. (Banglalink) 46 Mohakhali C/A, Teletalk Bangladesh Ltd. Dhaka. Fax Robi Axiata Limited +88 02 8823007 Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 12 NEXT GEN Green Power for Mobile

NextGen

Company Background Some of NextGen’s achievements in the past The gas so generated can be either used to few years include substitute LPG or can be used to produce electricity.NextGen also works with NextGen was incubated at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore ■ Selected as one of India’s most promising organizations to estimate, analyze and reduce cleantech startups by CII (Confideration their carbon and water footprints. Some of in 2009. NextGen operates in two domains of waste of Indian Industries) and WRI (World NextGen’s prestigious clients in this space Resources Institute) include Reserve Bank of India, Intel, MNRE, to energy and emission management and sustainability. ■ Selected by Business Today as one of India’s ICICI Bank, Tetra Pak, Pidilite Industries, Most Promising Startups for 2011 Rane Industries, United Breweries, Infosys It is led by a young and passionate team from the best amongst others. universities in India including IITS, IIMs and BITS-Pilan. Product and services Geographic footprint NextGen has developed an in house biogas It’s long term goal is the create sustainable development technology for decentralized organic waste to NextGen has offices in Bangalore, Mumbai energy application, focusing on urban needs and New Delhi. NextGen has expanded its through technological and social innovations. of reliability, hygiene and aesthetic values. operations to Sri Lanka, Maldives and The biogas plant can be designed to process Hong Kong. waste right from 25kgs/day to more than 50tons/day. The plant can take in variety of inputs right from food waste to garden waste to human waste.

Company Web 5, N.S.Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, nextgenpms.com Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Banerghatta Road, Bangalore – 560076 Karnataka, India Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 13 NorthStar Battery Green Power for Mobile

NorthStar Battery

Company Background All NorthStar high performance batteries are The NSB Blue + battery is a high-cycling proudly manufactured in the USA, using the battery developed for use in areas having latest automated robotics technology and unstable power grid conditions. It has been Established in 2000, NorthStar designs and manufactures environmental control systems, to deliver the extensively deployed in Indonesia, Bangladesh best consistency and reliability in the battery and in African countries. It is a true uPSOC premium, high performance lead-acid batteries and industry. NorthStar battery cabinets are (uncontrolled partial state of charge) battery, designed and manufactured in Sweden on a discharge cycles may be started without the energy-saving battery cabinets. NorthStar products deliver fully automated production line, ensuring a low battery being fully charged without adverse longer battery life and a reduced environmental impact, thermal conductivity, maintenance free design. effect on life. It is suitable for UPS applications. Product and services The NSB Red battery uses pure lead grid at a lower total cost of ownership. Truly a global company, developed to provide exceptionally long float NorthStar’s premium telecom products life at elevated temperatures under stable AC NorthStar has state-of-the-art facilities in the USA, include the SiteStarTM Cabinet, which is the power grid conditions. world’s most efficient battery cooling system, Sweden, China and India, with products used in more as well as a range of high performance long The NSB Yellow battery is a high quality life AGM batteries. OPzV batteries are also battery designed to compete with products than 120 countries worldwide. available. manufactured in Asia.

™ The SiteStar Cabinet uses active compressors NorthStar batteries have an impressive and advanced airflow, ensuring optimal operating temperature range of -40°C to 65°C battery operating temperature and extended because of their innovative design and PPO life. SiteStarTM Cabinets have ingress (high modulus polyphenylene oxide ) cases. protection class IP55, with CE and UL approval, and a range of optional kits. Geographic footprint

Worldwide.

Company Asia Pacific Email Telephone 4000 Continental Way Menara BCA, 4515 [email protected] +1 417 575 8200 Springfield Jl. M.H Thamrin No. 1, Missouri 65803 Jakarta 10310, Indonesia USA +62 811 8822 395 asia@northstarbattery. com Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 14 Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Green Power for Mobile

Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy

Company Background With a vision of reducing GHG emissions in ■ Solar/Diesel Hybrid Solution for BTS Bangladesh, RREL has its own Carbon Project ■ Grid-tie Solution for On-grid Application Development Service provider – Bangladesh ■ Mini-grid Solution for Urban Application Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Ltd. (RREL) is a Carbon. ■ Solar Street Light Solution Rahimafrooz Group Company, working in the field of RREL is committed to cope with changing Product and components global demand in order to develop telecom Renewable Energy Solutions in Bangladesh since 1985. power solutions based on alternate and ■ Solar PV Module from 20Wp to 300Wp renewable energy mix. The Standalone as ■ 2V AGM/Flooded Batteries Up To 3000AH Rahimafrooz Solar is a leading integrator, one-stop well as Hybrid Renewable Energy Solutions ■ Other Solar PV Components designed by Rahimafrooz are cost efficient and system solution provider and solar PV component purposely engineered for energy optimization Services to support remote or semi urban On-grid/ ■  Off-grid/Semi Off-grid BTS with continuous CDM Project Development manufacturer in South Asia. ■  power supply where commercial power is Power Rental Service(PPA) ■  unstable or scarcely available. Project Management ■ Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) The company offers renewable green energy based on- Product and Services Geographic footprint grid and off-grid solutions to residential/commercial ■ System and Solutions ■ Solar Home Systems Bangladesh, Pakistan, Central Africa, Sudan, buildings, telecom, irrigation pumps and mini-grids ■ Solar Roof-top System Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda. ■ Solar Irrigation System aiming to provide clean energy for all. ■ Customized Solar Solution ■ Standalone Solar Solution for BTS

Client list Company Contact Email Telephone Telecom Rahimafrooz Renewable Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed Emailsyed.ahmed@ +880-2-887 85 25-27 Grameenphone Ltd., Bangladesh Energy Ltd. rahimafrooz.com Robi Axiata Ltd., Bangladesh 260/B (5th floor), Fax Orascom Telecom Bangladesh Ltd. Tejgaon Industrial Area, +880-2-887 85 66 LM Ericsson, Bangladesh Dhaka 1208, Eltek Power Pte. Bangladesh Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 15 Southwest Windpower Green Power for Mobile

Southwest Windpower

Company Background The company has built and shipped more than ■ Integrates with other onsite energy sources 180,000 wind turbines to over 120 countries for redundant supply worldwide and has sales representation in ■ Multiple units scale up to meet diverse Southwest Windpower offers the expertise, renewable more than 88 countries. These on-site systems load requirements provide energy where it matters: micro- ■ On/off-grid energy for maximum versatility energy technology, and products to meet global grids for remote villages, telecom towers, ■ Compact design allows for mounting on remote monitoring applications, homes and communication towers or within limited demand for distributed energy solutions worldwide. businesses, boats, and other remote industrial land areas sites worldwide. ■ International certifications ensure safe, Whether as stand alone wind turbines, or combined reliable operation and permit rapid with PV technology, our systems are proven to meet the Product and services market entry The robust and versatile Skystream 3.7 Our proven wind turbine technology challenges of today’s demanding energy landscape. provides scalable energy across diverse sectors, can integrate directly into or beside equipped with patented, refined technology communication towers, powering critical Twenty-five years of industry leadership, independently and a proven track record. Developed telecom and broadcast equipment (antennas, jointly with the U.S. Dept. of Energy, the transceivers/radios, lighting, etc.), without tested products, and a proven track record uniquely award winning and internationally certified vibration or interference. position our company as the small wind industry Skystream 3.7 delivers energy efficiently and reliably in a wide range of wind speeds. Geographic footprint With more than 8,500 Skystream 3.7’s units standard to meet a variety of power requirements. installed worldwide, it has proven its Over 120 countries worldwide, including reliability by delivering on-site power to India & surrounding territories. any telecom installation.

Company Contact Email Telephone Southwest Windpower Alex Daniel; customerservice@ +1-(928)-779-9463 Inc. alex.daniel@ windenerg y.com 100 Technology Drive, windenergy.com Suite 325, +91-987-122-3062 Broomfield, CO 80021 USA Bangladesh Vendor Directory GSMA Mobile for Development 16 ZTE Green Power for Mobile

ZTE

Company Background Every year, ZTE power invests over 10% The integrated household solar power system total revenue into R&D, with the dedication converting solar energy high efficiently can and innovations spirit to the research and help owner access to the electricity life easily. ZTE setup a R&D department of telecom power products development of new technologies, ZTE Power It can be used for various house appliances has obtained more than 192 national patents such as fans, lightings, device which charging in 1995, since the day it was set up the team has gained in power, electricity and electronics, 85% of handsets, household batteries etc. which are invention patents. rapid development with its in-depth understanding on The micro-grid solar hybrid power solution ZTE power has a comprehensive portfolio that adopts the PV module to convert the solar telecommunication technology and become one of the includes custom telecom AC and DC power energy into electricity and stores the electricity supply system, back-up power products, into batteries which power the load at night. biggest and strongest research team in China telecom UPS, green energy solutions and varies power The micro-grid solar hybrid power system can enclosures /accessories. ZTE power has10 support the energy input from other source power supply industry. There are about 1,200 employees years experience on renewable energy solution such as generator, grid power. It is mini- including solar, wind, hybrid solutions. The grids which mainly used for school, hospital, working for ZTE power supply product line now, over 500 “Energy Matrix” design system has been vaccination refrigerators, office building, playing a very effective way to plan and island, army and residential community. The are working in the R&D department and 80% of them are deploy the renewable energy sites. electrical diagram of integrated household with degree of mater or above. solar power system is shown in blow figure. Product and services Geographic footprint ZTE provide two types green energy solution. One is integrated household solar power Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo, Colombia, solution. The other is micro-grid solar hybrid Ethiopia, Kenya, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, power solution. Sudan, etc.

“ZTE’s strong capability of fast construction and deployment, which will Client list Zambia Telecommunications Airtel Zain help we build more green sites to strongly support our telecom network. CMPak We look forward to having further cooperation with ZTE Corporation.” Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation Company Etisalat No. 55, Mobinil Econet Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, MTN P.R.China Mobinil Telephone Sudan Telecom Company Co. Ltd +86-755-26770000