In Short : In Addis Ababa, Huawei Technologies and Ethio Telecom have implemented a ground-breaking Solar-on-Tower system that reduces the need for diesel generators by 40% by allowing each tower to run on solar power for up to four hours.
Encouraging Green Innovation Strategically
This technology circumvents land constraints in densely populated metropolitan areas by directly installing solar panels onto telecom tower constructions. Ethiopia is positioned as a leader in low-carbon ICT infrastructure in Africa thanks to its quick installation, which takes only two days per location.
Impact and Significance of Clean Energy
This implementation strengthens Ethiopia’s ability to continue providing services even as it switches to cleaner energy sources and represents a significant step toward decarbonizing ICT networks. It serves as a model for energy-smart telecom growth in the region.
About the Solar-on-Tower Project
Designed for urban and infrastructure-constrained environments, Huawei’s Solar-on-Tower technology mounts solar panels directly onto existing communication towers, enabling quick, space-efficient, and low-carbon energy generation.
