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SiteStar^TM - A cost-effective and energy-efficient battery cabinet

Battery performance is strongly affected by environment temperatures. Every 10°C increase from the ideal operating temperature of 20°C halves the life of a battery. So at 40°C, a battery that should last 10 years can last only 2.5 years. This drives up replacement costs and severely increases the impact on the environment.

SiteStar™ cabinets are designed for both indoor and outdoor environments, with a unique combination of low thermal conductive materials and a high-efficiency climate solution. With an extremely cost-effective cooling technology and a cabinet shell that allows minimal transfer of temperatures, we keep your batteries at optimal operating temperature, with the energy usage equivalent to a single light bulb. This means the SiteStar™ cabinets offer up to 95% power savings compared to air-conditioned cabinets.

New SiteStar™ HiCap 2-2

The new SiteStar™ HiCap 2-2 is the first outdoor cabinet in the telecom industry to feature two separate climate zones with individual compressor systems: one for batteries and one for DC power systems or other electronics. The separate climate zones ensure optimal operating temperatures for sensitive electronic equipment, even in high ambient temperatures, without wasting energy on unnecessary cooling. 

SiteStar™ benefits at a glance: 

• Longer battery lifetime means significant savings in operator OPEX and CAPEX, due to decreased battery replacement and less frequent site visits
• Extremely low power consumption typically just 40W, an amazing 95% saving compared to typical air-conditioned cooling solutions
• Maintenance-free construction completely dust proof, in contrast to fan-based cooling solutions, saving you further maintenance costs

To see how the SiteStar™ Cabinet works in different environments, check out our case studies.

To see how a SiteStar™ Cabinet can extend battery life and lower total costs for you, try our online TCO Calculator.