Advent Technologies Holdings Inc., an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, will upgrade Globe Telecom Inc.’s rooftop sites in the Philippines with 10kilowatt (kW) SereneU fuel cell systems.
By deploying Advent’s SereneU fuel cells, Globe aims to reduce carbon emissions across its network, consume cleaner fuel in smaller quantities, achieve lower emissions, and maintain energy-efficient heat removal.
Globe’s commitment to establishing science-based targets and net-zero emissions by 2050 is in line with the Paris Agreement and #RacetoZero.
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels. Race to Zero is the United Nations-backed global campaign rallying non-state stakeholders to take rigorous and immediate action to halve global emissions by 2030 and deliver a healthier, fairer zero-carbon world by 2050.
“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 Globe President and Chief Executive Officer Ernest Cu.
“Our partnership with Advent in implementing renewable energy solutions has led us to achieve great things in our sustainability journey. Through our continued efforts, we will further shift Globe’s energy reliance towards renewable sources and decarbonized operations.”
Advent’s SereneU fuel cells produce fewer emissions than traditional generator sets, and operate silently, thereby providing a system with a low footprint to surrounding areas and people. Depending on the fuels used, the systems can become close to CO2 neutral, as well as become easier to store and transport.
“We have been working with Globe since the beginning of their transition to greener operations, incorporating the use of fuel cells in their cell sites for both rural and urban areas, as well as their ongoing upgrades for 5G networks,” said Morten Hougaard Sørensen, Advent Technologies Senior Vice President.