Globe Telecom, Inc. has deployed a total of 203 fuel cell systems, 6,467 lithium ion batteries, 212 direct current generators, 60 DC-hybrid generators and 538 free cooling systems across its network nationwide as of end 2020. Globe Telecom said the initiative is part of its goal to reduce 30 percent of its carbon dioxide emission intensity to 2017 levels by 2030.
The company said fuel cell systems produce less emissions compared to traditional generator sets and can operate silently while lithium ion batteries are more heat-resistant and charge faster and operate 10 times longer than traditional lead-acid batteries.
Meanwhile, the telco said DC generators and DC-hybrid generators are being deployed to reduce fuel consumption and provide a more cost-efficient solution for open field sites as free cooling systems are utilized to reduce power consumption of air conditioning systems at field sites.
“We continue to engage partners in implementing renewable energy solutions such as solar panels and fuel cells within our operations. These will further shift Globe’s energy reliance towards renewable sources, further decarbonizing our operations. In support of the Race To Zero global campaign, Globe continues to innovate and collaborate with partners to integrate sustainability and champion energy efficiency throughout the entire organization,” said Ernest Cu, Globe president and chief executive officer in a statement.
By 2030, Globe also targets to upgrade infrastructure and retrofit its industries to make them sustainable with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally-sound technologies. -J. Macapagal
