Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ethio Telecom and Huawei have deployed Africa’s first Solar-on-Tower solution in Ethiopia, enabling telecom sites to run four hours on solar daily and cut diesel use by 40%. The innovation addresses urban space limits and paves the way for greener, low-carbon telecom networks across Africa.
Saudi Arabia’s KACARE and SWA developed a solar-powered, zero-carbon desalination system using forward osmosis technology, reducing wastewater by 20%. The project supports the Kingdom’s water security goals and advances its shift towards sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions.
Saudi Arabia’s KACARE and SWA developed a solar-powered, zero-carbon desalination system using forward osmosis, reducing wastewater by 20%. This innovation supports the Kingdom’s water security and low-carbon economy goals through sustainable renewable energy solutions.
KACARE and Saudi Water Authority developed a solar-powered forward osmosis desalination system in Riyadh, cutting wastewater by 20% and operating with zero carbon emissions. This project advances Saudi Arabia’s water security and low-carbon economy goals.
A leading telecom company partners with a North American cloud provider to build a renewable energy-powered regional data hub, enhancing cloud services and data sovereignty in the region.
Morocco’s plan to build a 500MW renewable-energy data center in Dakhla supports data sovereignty and regional digital leadership. This complements its ongoing investments in AI and fiber optics, reflecting a strong commitment to modernizing digital infrastructure and securing sensitive information within national borders.
Maroc Telecom and Google Cloud plan a renewable-energy-powered data center hub in Morocco to meet Africa’s growing cloud needs. This partnership promotes sustainability, enhances data sovereignty, and advances regional digital transformation, positioning Morocco as a pivotal cloud services center in North Africa.
edotco Group and Tiger New Energy partner to deploy solar hybrid systems at telecom towers in Bangladesh, reducing reliance on diesel and the grid. The initiative supports sustainability goals by lowering carbon emissions and operational costs, with pilot projects set to expand across multiple sites.
Turkcell launches an 8.7 MW solar power plant in Van, targeting 50% emission reductions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. The company plans $240 million in solar investments by 2026, with four more plants forthcoming.
EDOTCO Bangladesh and Tiger New Energy have joined forces to pilot renewable energy solutions for telecom infrastructure, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy access. Their collaboration introduces battery backup and charging technologies to support sustainable connectivity and advance Bangladesh’s green energy goals.