Powering Remote Telecom Networks

Vortex is deploying 48V Battery Energy Storage Systems to support remote telecom infrastructure across northern communities. These systems provide reliable backup energy for critical broadband, routing, switching, transport, and optical access equipment.

Our goal is to improve network uptime while significantly reducing dependence on diesel generators and legacy lead-acid battery systems in hard-to-access areas subject to severe weather events and unstable grid conditions.

100%
Depth of Discharge
~20k
Charge Cycles
Broad Equipment Support
Transport, Routing, Switching & OLTs

Matawa Deployment Program Sites

Explore our current and planned 48V telecom battery deployments supporting
critical broadband infrasturcture acroess northern communities.

Ref. Deployment

Ginoogaming

Reference deployment supporting telecom transport and access equipment.
4 × 5 kWh modules | N+1 redundancy | ~8 hours backup
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Planned / Staged

Fort Hope

Remote telecom power modernization site designed to improve backup resilience
4 × 5 kWh modules | N+1 redundancy | ~8 hours backup
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Planned / Staged

Marten Falls

Remote telecom infrastructure site expected to benefit from fuel cost reduction
4 × 5 kWh modules | N+1 redundancy | ~8 hours backup
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Expansion Site

Neskantaga

Future 48V telecom BESS site identified fro program expansion
4 × 5 kWh modules | N+1 redundancy | ~8 hours backup
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Expansion Site

Webequie

Future 48V telecom BESS site identified fro program expansion
4 × 5 kWh modules | N+1 redundancy | ~8 hours backup
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Expansion Site

Nibinamik

Future 48V telecom BESS site identified fro program expansion
4 × 5 kWh modules | N+1 redundancy | ~8 hours backup
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Why it Matters

Technology benefits engineered for telecom operators managing remote networks.

Improved Backup Power Reliability

Maintain service during outages by delivering backup energy directly to critical telecom equipment, including remote POPs, transport, switching, and OLTs.

Reduced Diesel Generator Runtime

Lower generator runtime, fuel consumption, refills, mechanical wear, and emissions in remote sites by relying on primary battery storage.

Remote Monitoring & Maintenance

Benefit from remote visibility, scheduled tests, alerts, and state-of-charge trend analysis to reduce emergency truck-rolls in hard-to-access locations.

Deep Discharge & Long Cycle Life

Provides 100% depth of discharge, approximately 20,000 charge cycles, and operation across −20°C to +60°C for harsh northern environments.

Lower Long-Term Replacement Burden

Long-cycle graphene batteries reduce replacement frequency, smooth out capital expenses, and improve long-term cost predictability.
SYSTEM ARCHITECHTURE

Seamless Integration with Existing Telecom DC Power Systems

Vortex 48V Telecom BESS is designed to work with existing telecom rectifier plants, DC distribution panels, battery breakers, and remote monitoring environments. This allows operators to upgrade from legacy backup batteries to intelligent, long-life energy storage while preserving the core DC power infrastructure already deployed at the site.

Drop-In DC Bus Integration

The battery modules connect directly to the telecom DC bus through the site's existing battery breakers or disconnects. The existing rectifier plant continues to supply the DC load and recharge the batteries when utility or generator power is available. During an outage, the Vortex modules seamlessly discharge into the DC bus to keep critical equipment online.

Intelligent Onboard BMS

The battery modules connect directly to the telecom DC bus through the site's existing battery breakers or disconnects. The existing rectifier plant continues to supply the DC load and recharge the batteries when utility or generator power is available. During an outage, the Vortex modules seamlessly discharge into the DC bus to keep critical equipment online.

Flexible Remote Telemetry

The battery modules connect directly to the telecom DC bus through the site's existing battery breakers or disconnects. The existing rectifier plant continues to supply the DC load and recharge the batteries when utility or generator power is available. During an outage, the Vortex modules seamlessly discharge into the DC bus to keep critical equipment online.

Need reliable backup power for a remote shelter?

Vortex can help assess your site load, backup duration, remote monitoring requirements, and deployment conditions to design the right 48V Telecom BESS solution.
Request a 48V Telecom BESS Site Assessment