BWI: Delta Announces the Launch of First Fuel Cell Powered Telecom Tower for Idea Cellular in Madhya Pradesh

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Delta India
Thursday, February 23, 2012 05:40 PM IST (12:10 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest; Business: Business services, Energy companies, Information technology, Telecommunications; Technology
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Delta Announces the Launch of First Fuel Cell Powered Telecom Tower for Idea Cellular in Madhya Pradesh


Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Thursday, February 23, 2012 -- (Business Wire India) -- Delta Power Solutions announces the launch of first fuel cell powered telecom tower for Idea Cellular in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is arguably the first ever project of its kind in India which is based on sustainable business model for mass deployment. In the first phase of the project, 30 telecom towers will be powered with this green technology. This initiative will help Idea cellular to reduce carbon foot print & provide an option to expand its green footprint across the country.

Delta and Dantherm Power (a Subsidiary of 'Ballard Power Systems') are jointly working to deploy the fuel cell power solution in Idea Cellular Network. The fuel cell system will be integrated and deployed by Delta, along with Delta's Site Management and Control System (SMCS). These sites will be remotely monitored by Delta's Network Operation Centre (NOC) in Gurgaon, Haryana. Delta will provide all product and operational support to Idea Cellular under the managed service contract.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a directive in January, 2012 requiring 50% of all rural telecom base station towers and 33% of all urban towers in the country to be powered by hybrid solutions within 5-years. Hybrid solutions involve a combination of renewable energy sources, such as hydrogen fuel cells, and grid electricity.

Anil Tandon, Chief Technology Officer of Idea Cellular said, "We intend to move quickly in complying with TRAI's directive. Fuel cell-based power will be a focus for us because of its reliability, efficiency and green attributes."

Idea Cellular is part of the US $35 billion Multinational, Aditya Birla Group and is India's third-largest mobile services operator. The Company has more than 100 million subscribers.

Fuel cell systems will be deployed at cell tower locations in close proximity to an Aditya Birla Group chemical plant in the region of Nadga, Madhya Pradesh, which produces hydrogen as a by-product of the chemical production process. The hybrid green energy solution being provided by Delta will displace diesel generators that are currently required to operate on a near-daily basis, due to frequent grid power outages.

Dalip Sharma, MD of Delta Power Solutions and John Sheridan, Ballard President and CEO in a joint comment stated, "There is a tremendous opportunity for clean energy solutions in the fast-growing India market. This initial deployment with Idea Cellular is an exciting step in validating the financial and environmental benefits of our fuel cell products to Idea Cellular and to prospects in India."

About Delta Group

Delta Group is the world's leading provider of power management and thermal management solutions, as well as a major source for components, visual displays, industrial automation, networking products and renewable energy solutions. Delta Group has sales offices worldwide and manufacturing plants in Taiwan, China, Thailand, Japan, Mexico, India, Brazil and Europe. As a global leader in power electronics, Delta's mission is "To provide innovative, clean and efficient energy solutions for a better tomorrow." Delta is committed to environmental protection and has implemented green, lead-free production and recycling and waste management programs for many years. More information about Delta Group can be found at www.deltaww.com.

About Delta Power Solutions (India)

Delta Power Solutions (India), is a 100% subsidiary of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PLC, part of the Delta Group, a leading multinational with headquarters in Taiwan with 6.6 billion USD revenue for 2010. Delta Power Solutions (India) is a world-class provider of power management solutions in the areas of Telecom Power Supplies, Uninterrupted power supply, Industrial Automation, Components, Renewable Energy and Display Solutions. The group has been operating in India since 1992. The company is responsible for developing business in the SAARC region and is also recognized as the "Centre for Technical Excellence" for the SAARC region. The company has an impressive installation base with regional support centers all over India and the SAARC region. Delta has been awarded ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:1999 certifications by Underwriters' Laboratories, USA, for Quality, Procedures, and Environment management.

About Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD) (NASDAQ: BLDP) provides clean energy fuel cell products enabling optimized power systems for a range of applications. Products are based on proprietary esenciaT technology, ensuring incomparable performance, durability and versatility. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.

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CONTACT DETAILS
Deb Guha, HoD - Brand & Communication, Delta India, +91 9818200471/ +91 (124) 4874900 Ext:4126, deb.guha@delta.co.in
Sanjit Gupta, Brand & Communication, Delta India, +91-9818589893/ +91 (124) 4874900 extn-4301, sanjit.gupta@delta.co.in

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