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Huawei, Walton sign deal to produce Lithium Battery in Bangladesh

Published : Sunday, 15 September, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 183
Business Correspondent
Huawei and Walton have signed a contract to produce lithium batteries in Bangladesh for telecom BTS (Base Transceiver Station). 

Pan Junfeng, CEO, of Huawei Bangladesh; and S M Rezaul Alam, Chairman, Walton Digi-Tech Industries Ltd (Walton Digi-Tech) signed the contract at Huawei Bangladesh Academy on Saturday.

Ambassador of China to Bangladesh Yao Wen witnessed the deal signing ceremony as the chief guest attended among others by  S M Monjurul Alam Ovee, Managing Director, Walton Digi-Tech and Md. Abdur Raihan, Director & Head, Tower Infra, Technology Division, Grameenphone (GP) along with around 30 carrier representatives were also present at the event.

Under this agreement, Walton will manufacture telecommunication lithium batteries in Bangladesh and launch the market in the next seven (approximately) months, says a press release. 

They will build an advanced fully automated production line with 80,000pcs yearly capacity, manage sales and after-sales services nationwide in Bangladesh. Huawei will provide technical support, design expertise, raw materials, and guidance for manufacturing these lithium batteries.

For years, BTS towers have relied on lead-acid batteries as a backup power source. However, these batteries are not environment-friendly, unlike their lithium-ion counterparts. Lead batteries produce 50% more CO2 emissions than lithium-ion batteries. These also contribute more in air and soil pollution. Lead-acid batteries are also less efficient, with only 80-85% battery efficiency, shorter lifespan, and Low battery energy density. It also requires more installation space and frequent maintenance.

In contrast, lithium-ion batteries boast nearly 100% efficiency, longer lifespans, and require less maintenance. They are also more environmentally friendly when it comes to recycling. Thus, lithium batteries as BTS tower power backup have become a consensus in the industry. 

In the Bangladesh market, low-quality non-intelligent lithium (NIL) batteries are still widely used. NIL batteries have a short lifespan, require frequent site maintenance, and cannot be managed by the NMS (Network Management System).

 If that kind of non-intelligent lithium batteries are stolen from any site, telecom operators cannot identify the theft in time. As a result, the site becomes out of backup power and sometimes goes down. And ultimately the users of that locality face the network outage problem. 

This agreement and upcoming intelligent high-quality battery production will help the telecom industry significantly by saving costs, improving operational efficiency, and hazard recovery. In addition, it will help Bangladesh to meet the global carbon emissions reduction target. 

Yao Wen said: "Today's partnership between Huawei and Walton is an important step in this process. I'm convinced that the cooperation between the two sides will further drive upstream and downstream investment in Bangladesh's new energy industry, promote employment, expand exports, and benefit Bangladeshi people."

S M Monjurul Alam Ovee said: This project is more than just a business endeavor. Our mission has always been to make life better for the people of Bangladesh, and this agreement is another leap towards that goal. With Huawei's globally acclaimed technologies, we can propel the lithium battery industry for a greener country."

Pan Junfeng said: "Now Huawei has reached a strategic cooperation agreement with Walton to produce lithium batteries in Bangladesh. I am confident that our collaboration will drive innovation, create opportunities, and set a high standard for success."



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