Remotely Managed, Low-cost Power for Telecommunications in Nigeria
Overview
Clear Blue provided Smart Off-Grid power to IHS Towers for rural telecommunications in Nigeria.
The Challenge
Rural telecommunications operators face economics challenges since internet service providers' average revenue per unit (ARPU) can be significantly lower in rural areas.
Our Solution
The Nano-Grid solution addressed this through modular design that minimized the upfront cost while allowing for the addition of more power as service needs grow. Remote management eliminated expensive maintenance site visits.
Results
- IHS subsequently executed large-scale rollouts, in 2021 and 2022, of hundreds of sites installed across areas of rural Africa.
- These systems enabled 2G and 3G coverage where connectivity previously didn't exist.
- Helping bridge the rural digital divide across Africa and bring millions of people online.
Products Used
Project Details
- Category
- telecom
- Subcategory
- rural telecom
- Location
- Nigeria
- Client
- IHS Towers
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