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Airtel Nigeria has revealed a plan to turn to solar energy as a cost-effective solution to power its telecom infrastructure amid rising diesel prices, which has pushed the company\u2019s fuel costs to a staggering N28 billion.<\/p>\n
The Director of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility, Femi Adeniran, disclosed this during a media roundtable in Lagos on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The telecom giant\u2019s move towards renewable energy is part of a broader strategy to reduce operational expenses and enhance sustainability amidst Nigeria\u2019s persistent energy challenges.<\/p>\n
The development comes as the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, granted Airtel Nigeria licences to boost connectivity.<\/p>\n
Airtel Nigeria\u2019s Chief Technical Officer, Harmanpreet Dhillon, said the company was exploring alternative energy options such as solar power.<\/p>\n
This shift is aimed at addressing the challenges posed by Nigeria\u2019s unreliable power supply, which currently forces telecom operators to rely heavily on diesel generators.<\/p>\n
Recall that the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, in its latest data showed that the average price of diesel in August stood at N1406 per litre.<\/p>\n
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