Orange Boosts Solar Panel Projects In Africa To Cut Carbon Emission

'Dotun Akintomide
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To avoid using generators that run on fuel (fossil energy that emits CO2), Orange, is putting in place several initiatives such as solar panels.

The multi-service operator is accelerating its solar projects in Africa and the Middle East to reduce its carbon footprint to zero by 2040.

Across the entire region, many sites are not connected to the electricity grid and when they are, the quality of the grid often requires alternative backup solutions.

In several of its subsidiaries, Orange is deploying innovative solar solutions and the latest generation batteries with partners specializing in energy.

To reduce its environmental footprint, the Group is positioning itself in these countries as the biggest deployer of solar panels, with a renewable energy use rate already at over 50% for Orange Guinea, 41% for Orange Madagascar and 40% for Orange Sierra Leone.

These solar panel solutions have also been deployed in some African and Middle Eastern countries where Orange is present. For instance, in Liberia, 75% of Orange’s telecom sites are equipped with solar panels. In total, Orange has installed solar panels at 5,400 of its telecom sites (some 100% solar, others hybrid) saving 55 million litres of fuel each year.

According to the CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, Alioune Ndiaye: “We are proud to be the first company by number of solar panels in five countries in Africa and the Middle East. As a stakeholder in the energy transition, Orange has included in its Engage 2025 strategic plan the objective of meeting 50% of the Group’s electricity needs from renewable sources by 2025. We are aiming for net zero carbon by 2040.”

Orange is present in 18 countries in Africa and the Middle East and has around 130 million customers as at March 31, 2021. Orange Money, with its mobile-based money transfer and financial services offer is available in 17 countries and has 50 million customers.

Orange, a multi-service operator, benchmark partner of the digital transformation, provides its expertise to support the development of new digital services in Africa and the Middle East.

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