Indus Towers targets 100,000 solar sites by FY29, says MD & CEO Prachur Sah
· Business · Business Standard
Indus Towers aims to develop 100,000 solar sites across India by FY29, as stated by MD & CEO Prachur Sah. The initiative is part of the company's commitment to meet its renewable energy targets and support India's clean energy transition. The solar sites will be integrated with the telecom tower infrastructure to optimize land use and reduce diesel dependency. The company is exploring partnerships and rooftop solar installations to achieve the scale.
Why it matters
The shift will reduce Indus Towers' diesel consumption and operating costs while advancing India's renewable energy capacity, affecting the telecom infrastructure sector and potentially setting a precedent for large-scale co-location of solar power with telecom assets.
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