“WindFi” - A renewable powered base station for rural broadband

Colin McGuire, Malcolm Brew, Faisal Darbari, Stephan Weiss, R.W. Stewart · 2012 · Strathprints: The University of Strathclyde institutional repository (University of Strathclyde)

Summary. HopScotch is a rural broadband network using low-power base stations powered by renewable energy to deliver affordable internet access to remote areas. The researchers designed energy-efficient base stations and calculated the renewable generation capacity, battery storage, and solar panel tracking systems needed to sustain continuous operation.

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McGuire, C., Brew, M., Darbari, F., Weiss, S., & Stewart, R.. (2012). “WindFi” - A renewable powered base station for rural broadband. Strathprints: The University of Strathclyde institutional repository (University of Strathclyde). https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/view/author/431686.html>

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Countries: United Kingdom
Regions: Europe
Categories: broadband-and-digital, energy
Added: 2026-04-28