The Mobile World Congress (MWC), organized by the GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association) in Barcelona, Spain, one of the world’s leading technology fairs, welcomed visitors.
At the event, where data security, 5G infrastructure, and sustainable energy solutions were among the main focus areas, ASPİLSAN Enerji was among the companies that drew attention with the critical technologies it has developed.
ASPİLSAN Enerji, which realized Türkiye’s first mass-produced lithium-ion battery cell, showcased its energy storage solutions for the telecommunications sector and projects in which it transferred its experience in mission- and safety-critical systems developed for the defense industry to civil communication infrastructures.
During the event, the company aimed to increase the export potential of domestic battery technologies by holding strategic meetings with global operators and technology providers.
The core of this organization is data security and continuity
Ahmet Turan Özdemir, General Manager of ASPİLSAN Enerji, stated that ensuring the security of communication networks requires an end-to-end domestic system consisting of software, hardware, and batteries, saying: “We produce systems whose software and hardware belong to us, that serve the Republic of Türkiye, and that we can confidently integrate into our network.”
Özdemir also stated that during MWC they signed an agreement with ULAK Haberleşme for the use of domestic batteries in mobile networks.
Emphasizing the importance of the event, where international communication companies, customers, and suppliers come together, Özdemir said: “It is a major organization. The fundamental framework of this organization is built on data security and continuity. Within this framework, we are at the fairground to evaluate the event and meet with our potential partners.”
Özdemir explained that ASPİLSAN Enerji is the first company in Türkiye to export telecommunications batteries for access networks abroad, adding: “We already have exports. Through such events, we aim to develop critical collaborations to expand our exports.”
Özdemir stated that the company has two types of batteries that form the foundation of communication networks, adding: “These are 48-volt lithium batteries with capacities of 100 and 150 ampere-hours. Our first agreement at the fair was with ULAK Haberleşme. Our target markets are Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. We also have different customers in these regions. Together with ULAK Haberleşme, we will continue active work in these markets.” He emphasized that communication networks must be supplied with uninterrupted and reliable energy sources to remain secure and operational. “Together with ULAK Haberleşme, we are making a great effort to localize communication infrastructure in electronics, software, hardware, and energy storage.”
Today, knowledge is power, data is power
Özdemir stressed that these efforts are not limited to supporting domestic networks with local infrastructure: “We see this fair as an important opportunity to reach Europe and other potential customers.”
He also noted that conflicts in the region have shown the necessity for Türkiye to develop its own technology: “Today, wars are carried out not only with bombs and ammunition but also through technological methods such as intelligence operations and infiltration into software and hardware systems. In fact, the largest intelligence network is mobile and internal communication networks.”
Pointing out that securing communication networks requires a fully domestic system including software, hardware, and batteries, Özdemir concluded: “Therefore, ASPİLSAN Enerji assumes an important responsibility in establishing energy storage systems used in networks together with national software. Today, knowledge is power; data is power. The information you carry must be built on secure environments and secure devices. To keep networks running exactly when needed, we must act with national solutions. We produce systems whose software and hardware belong to us, that serve the Republic of Türkiye, and that we can confidently integrate into our networks.”
