A remarkable concept that could support power-hungry data centres and reduce power-wasting and environmentally dangerous gas flaring looks like gaining some traction in the Middle East after two recently announced investment deals.
There’s been positive news on the sustainability front from operator MTN in Cameroon, which has announced a renewable energy initiative.
Rwandan firms HUI and Annos have signed agreements with off-grid energy equipment vendor Vanu.
Massamba Thioye from UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub, gave a speech calling for embracing a green deal for sustainable development at Huawei’s Day0 Forum.
Philippines-based operator Globe Telecom has ramped up its sustainability plans by committing to cut its carbon emissions by 50% in 2030, as part of its overall goal of being a net-zero operator by 2050.
There have been many misconceptions on green development and the ICT industry, which is holding back progress on the ultimate goal of running completely sustainable businesses, for the benefit of the planet.
HCL Technologies, a global technology company, has announced at MWC 2022 the launch of two new 5G applications to help mobile network operators optimize customer experience and reduce energy consumption across their 4G and 5G infrastructure.
Indian digital ICT solutions provider Sify Technologies Limited has concluded power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Vibrant Energy Holdings, which describes its mission as 'to lead the transition of corporate and industrial customers to a more sustainable, resilient, and low-cost energy future', for 231 MW of solar and wind energy capacity.
Israeli fuel cell company GenCell announced a new solution that generates power from ammonia in off-grid locations for telecom infrastructure and mobile operators.
The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN Alliance), an open forum founded by leading mobile network operators, has announced the establishment of methodologies and KPIs for what it calls a Global Green Networks Benchmark.
Orange Polska has signed a new long-term PPA for the purchase of renewable energy in Poland.
Two very different recently announced initiatives are hoping to make some progress with the vexed question of managing data centre power use and emissions.
Parts of Africa may be able to look forward to a new approach to energy efficiency that could also benefit data centre rollout. This comes in the wake of an announcement from a company that aims to create a sustainable bridge between excess energy and the power needs of the high-performance computing industry.
An impressive example of telecommunications’ potential as a contributor to environmental awareness comes from Malaysia where operator edotco is helping to control greenhouse gas emissions in an ingenious way.
Indian operator Bharti Airtel says it has appointed a committee to work on its efforts towards an environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) initiative.
Airtel Africa, a provider of telecommunications and mobile money services with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, has announced the launch of a comprehensive – and ambitious – sustainability strategy.
Lowering carbon emissions has become an increasing priority for the largest players in the telecoms sector due to the role that ICT can play in helping other industries decarbonise.
STC and Ericsson have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore sustainable initiatives to power the operator’s network infrastructure with intelligent and renewable energy.
Lebanon faces the imminent collapse of its telecoms sector as a result of ongoing fuel shortages, according to the country’s parliamentary Media and Communications Committee.
Indian telecoms giant Bharti Airtel has announced that it is joining global efforts to combat climate change.
In an interesting reminder of the growing relevance of smart grids and the Internet of Things (IoT) to developing markets, it has been reported that Kenyan operator Safaricom is offering to supply a $288 million smart metre system to the country’s main power utility.
Pan-African operator Vodacom has installed three new solar-powered sites in South Africa as part of what it describes as its energy and carbon management strategy and commitment to reducing its impact on the environment.
Polarium which provides energy storage solutions built on lithium-ion technology for the telecom, commercial, and industrial segments, has announced a new deal with ATC Africa, the African subsidiary of American Tower Corporation.
Solar power is supporting the activities of a number of Orange subsidiaries in Africa and a Huawei data centre in Jordan.
Bharti Airtel has announced the expansion of what it calls its green energy footprint with the commissioning of a captive solar power plant for its data centres in Uttar Pradesh.
