In South America, AC/DC energy consumption monitoring for base stations is backed by compelling contextual drivers, primarily rooted in energy cost pressures, energy security needs, environmental regulations, and network development trends. The key supporting factors are detailed as follows:

• Demand for Operational Cost Reduction
  Mobile operators in the region face significant pressure to cut operational expenses, with energy costs accounting for a substantial portion. For instance, Telefónica Uruguay—one of the country's largest mobile operators, boasting over 1.8 million mobile connections—participated in the GSMA's Mobile Energy Efficiency Benchmarking Service. This initiative enabled the operator to achieve cost savings, alleviating the impact of a roughly 40% increase in electricity prices between 2002 and 2012.

• Need to Safeguard Energy Security
  Energy security remains a pressing issue in many developing countries across South America. Enhancing energy efficiency is a critical measure to mitigate this challenge. AC/DC energy consumption monitoring for base stations facilitates optimized energy usage and improved energy efficiency, thereby strengthening overall energy security.

• Drivers from Environmental Policies and Awareness
  Global attention to environmental protection has intensified, with reducing carbon emissions and air pollution becoming key objectives for industries including telecommunications. South America has also been influenced by this trend: operators are required to monitor and optimize base station energy consumption to lower energy use and carbon footprints. This not only complies with environmental regulations but also contributes to addressing climate change.

• Impetus from Mobile Network Development
  South America is experiencing exponential growth in mobile data traffic, accompanied by a surge in the number of new macro base stations and small cells. The deployment of 5G networks is also advancing, which is expected to drive a significant rise in base station energy consumption. For example, energy use is projected to increase by up to 140% in certain 5G deployment scenarios. To manage this surge, operators must implement AC/DC energy consumption monitoring to better regulate energy use and ensure the sustainable development of networks.

• Popularization of Shared Base Station Models
  The shared base station model—where multiple operators utilize the same base station's power resources—is widespread in South America. Without independent metering, this model often leads to disputes over electricity cost allocation. AC/DC energy consumption monitoring enables accurate measurement of each operator's energy usage, facilitating fair cost sharing and improving management efficiency.

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Case Study on AC/DC Energy Consumption Monitoring of Base Stations

1.European Base Station Energy Consumption Monitoring Project

Overview DC-side Energy Consumption Acquisition Client: Helios Towers Nature: Tower Company Location: United Kingdom Model: AMC16L-DETT Quantity: Over 3,000 Sets

2.Energy consumption monitoring of base stations in Africa

Overview AC/DC-side Energy Consumption Acquisition Client: Orange Nature: Telecom Operator Locations: Madagascar, Chad, Senegal, Burkina Faso Models: AMC16-DETT & ADW300 Quantity: Over 3,600 Sets

3.Southeast Asian base station energy consumption monitoring

Overview AC-side Energy Consumption Acquisition Client: Edgepoint Nature: Telecom Operator Location: Philippines Model: DTSD1352-4S Quantity: Over 600 Sets