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Cornell Research to Help Reduce Energy Consumption at Cell Sites With Geothermal (Cellular-News)

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USA cell-phone company Verizon Wireless says that it is working with Cornell University's Energy Institute and the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future to study the promise of geothermal heat pumps for cooling applications at cell sites.

Equipment shelters at cell sites generate large amounts of heat and require constant cooling to ensure optimal performance of network equipment. This is typically accomplished with energy-intensive air conditioning units.

Geothermal cooling uses pumps to transfer heat from the building into cool underground wells, using much less energy than a traditional air conditioner that transfers the heat to the outside air. Geothermal systems are also highly reliable with long life expectancy and require minimal maintenance, further reducing operational costs.

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In the upcoming March/April issue of the GRC Bulletin, Koenraad F. Beckers, a GRC Scholarship winner in 2013, and Jefferson W. Tester of Cornell University's Energy Institute will present a paper "Utilizing Geothermal Heat Pumps to Provide Cooling for Cellular Towers – Demonstration Project at Cornell University" detailing the research mentioned above.

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