Bridging the Digital Divide with Smart Off-Grid in the DRC
Overview
The partnership deployed over 1,333 telecommunications sites between 2021-2024, serving millions across the DRC.
The Challenge
The DRC faced rapidly increasing connectivity demands where traditional grid-based solutions proved cost-prohibitive for rural and remote regions. NuRAN Wireless required dependable off-grid infrastructure capable of powering thousands of telecom installations across a 40-month deployment timeline.
Our Solution
Clear Blue's Nano-Grid solution offered low upfront cost, low ongoing operation costs, and the highest power availability with modular scalability and remote management features to maximize ROI. Clear Blue supplied its Energy-as-a-Service alongside Nano-Grid systems, enabling easy commissioning, reliable monitoring, and total management of power infrastructure.
Results
- Over 1,333 telecommunications sites deployed between 2021-2024.
- Empowered NuRAN to deliver affordable, low-consumption wireless connectivity to underserved populations.
- Advanced digital inclusion across the DRC.
Products Used
Project Details
- Category
- telecom
- Subcategory
- rural telecom
- Location
- DRC
- Client
- NuRAN Wireless
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