European Engineering — Built for African Telecom Networks

Reliable Site Energy for 5G & Remote Telecom Infrastructure

GDR Telecom Site Energy Systems delivers outdoor power cabinets, solar communication systems, UPS, lithium storage, and site EMS. We power macro cells, rural towers, and urban micro-sites across Africa with high-efficiency, low OPEX solutions.

9+ Global R&D & Integration Hubs
140+ Energy Product Lines
38+ Countries Served
99.2% Site Availability Uptime

Complete Site Energy Portfolio

Outdoor power cabinets, solar & hybrid systems, UPS, lithium energy storage, telecom towers, and intelligent EMS for mobile base stations

Outdoor Telecom Power Cabinets

IP55-rated outdoor cabinets with integrated AC/DC distribution, rectifiers, and battery slots for 2G/3G/4G/5G sites.

  • 48V / 220V DC power system
  • Integrated surge protection
  • –20°C to +55°C operation
  • Front access & modular design
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Integrated Outdoor Power Systems

All-in-one enclosure combining rectifier, battery backup, and environmental control for remote telecom shelters.

  • Output: 6kW / 12kW
  • Dual MPPT solar ready
  • Smart cooling & heater
  • Remote web monitoring
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Solar Communication Systems

PV-diesel-battery hybrid solutions for off-grid and weak-grid towers, reducing fuel consumption by up to 80%.

  • 5kWp to 25kWp capacity
  • Lithium or tubular battery
  • Energy router controller
  • Zero-touch remote O&M
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Off-Grid Power Systems

Standalone solar + LFP battery banks for rural telecom towers, with 7-day autonomy and generator backup option.

  • Scalable from 2kW to 50kW
  • Smart load management
  • Remote fuel monitoring
  • High cycle life >6000 cycles
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UPS Systems for Telecom

Online double-conversion UPS 1kVA–60kVA for switching centers, core network nodes and edge data rooms.

  • True sine wave output
  • Hot-swappable batteries
  • SNMP/Modbus interface
  • Efficiency >94%
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Lithium Energy Storage Cabinets

LFP battery cabinets with integrated BMS for peak shaving, backup and grid support at telecom sites.

  • 5kWh to 200kWh per cabinet
  • CAN/RS485 communication
  • IP54 outdoor rating
  • Modular parallel expansion
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Site EMS & AI Energy Controller

Intelligent site energy management system for hybrid power, real-time monitoring, and predictive maintenance.

  • Generator & battery optimization
  • Remote firmware upgrade
  • API integration with NOC
  • Energy savings report
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Remote Power Feeding Systems

Long-distance DC power feeding up to 2km for RRU, small cells, and pole-mounted sites.

  • –48VDC / 380VDC options
  • Overvoltage & short-circuit protection
  • Compact remote power hub
  • Eliminates local metering
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Telecom Towers & Shelters

Galvanised lattice towers, monopoles, and prefabricated equipment shelters with integrated power distribution.

  • 10m to 60m towers
  • Wind load up to 180km/h
  • Shelters with fire rating
  • Turnkey site installation
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Deployment Scenarios for African Telecom

From remote solar-powered base stations to urban 5G sites with lithium smoothing – GDR delivers complete energy resilience.

Off-Grid Solar Telecom Site

PV + lithium storage + smart genset controller providing 99.5% availability for remote rural towers.

Solar Hybrid Zero Diesel Hours Remote EMS

Urban 5G Site with Lithium Peak Shaving

Integration of outdoor power cabinet + Li-ion storage to reduce grid demand charges and ensure backup.

Grid-tied Peak Shaving 5G Ready

Green Macro Site – Tower + Solar Shelter

Complete turnkey tower with integrated solar power system and energy management platform.

Infrastructure as a Service Carbon Reduction OPEX Savings

Colocation Site with Centralized DC Power

–48V distributed power architecture and remote feeding for multi-operator tower sharing.

Multi-Tenant Energy Smart Metering Energy Billing

Critical UPS for Switching Center

N+1 redundant UPS system with flywheel and lithium backup for core network node.

Core Network N+1 Redundancy Zero Transfer Time

Edge Micro-Site Remote Power Feeding

Long-distance DC feeding from a central shelter to multiple small cell poles, cutting site equipment costs.

Remote RRU Small Cell Power Capex Reduction
GDR Telecom Energy R&D and assembly facility in Johannesburg

About GDR Telecom Site Energy Systems

European Engineering — African Manufacturing & Field Support

GDR (Telecom Site Energy Systems) is a next-generation energy infrastructure provider specialized in site power, outdoor cabinets, solar hybrid, UPS, lithium storage, and remote monitoring for mobile networks. We serve MNOs, towerCos, and infrastructure vendors across Africa with high-efficiency, low-carbon solutions.

Our main R&D center is located in Lyon, France, while our regional assembly and integration hub operates in Johannesburg, South Africa. By combining EU engineering standards with local production and rapid deployment, GDR guarantees high reliability, reduced lead times, and site-level support for all telecom energy projects.

ISO9001:2024 & TL9000-H
RoHS, CE, IEC 60950
ETSI EN 300 019
Member: GSMA & TowerXchange

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From feasibility study to deployment and remote EMS – our experts provide end-to-end power solutions for macro, micro, and rural sites across Africa and Europe.

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