IHS Africa powers telecommunication infrastructure with solar energy.
IHS Africa is one of the biggest telecommunications infrastructure of Africa.
The company has recently unveiled the largest solar-powered cell site in Africa.
This is an attempt to reduce diesel consumption at least 40% to 50%.
Only in West Africa, HIS Africa have 4,000 generator powered cellular communications towers.
Most telecommunication towers are located off-grid and powering these with electricity makes it all easier.
This solar powered system could prove to be a boon to rural mobile-phone users.