Bharti Airtel announced that it has powered up its core location with solar power at Gangaganj, Lucknow. The 100 KWp (kilowatt photovoltaic) non-penetrating rooftop solar power plant is claimed to be the first of its kind in the Indian telecom industry. According to the company, it will save close to 26 thousand litres of diesel per year.
This location is one of the major switching and routing centres, which processes the voice and data traffic for Airtel.
The company has plans to replicate similar power plants in six other core locations generating close to 300 KWp of solar energy. The project has received 30 per cent subsidy from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Jagbir Singh – director, network services group, Bharti Airtel said, “At Airtel, we continuously evaluate the impact of our activities on the society and environment. It is our constant endeavour to develop innovative solutions that help us drive environmental conservation. Gangaganj solar power plant is a concrete move in line with our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute towards building an inclusive society.”
