State-owned Ethio Telecom announced that it held discussions with Italian firm Ascot Energy with the goal of integrating green energy technologies into the telco’s national digital infrastructure across Ethiopia.
According to the telco's official Facebook page, Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamiru and Ascot Energy CTO Gaetano Fasciana talked about the need for a robust and climate-resilient power backbone capable of ensuring efficient and uninterrupted network operations across Ethiopia’s diverse geographic landscapes, including remote and underserved areas, while also serving the power-hungry requirements of 4G, 5G and data centres.
Tamiru noted that prioritizing energy-efficiency and green power solutions is also a key driver of operational excellence, cost optimization, and long-term sustainability. Green power not only strengthens network reliability and service continuity but also enables Ethio Telecom to sustain affordable digital services for customers while actively contributing to the decarbonization of its operational footprint, she said.
The Ascot Energy delegation accompanying Fasciana presented a comprehensive technical framework featuring hybrid energy systems and IoT-enabled solutions that incorporate advanced monitoring, remote management, and security capabilities, enabling optimized capital utilization and reduced operational costs.
Fasciana said the solutions could help Ethio Telecom maximize fuel efficiency, extend battery lifespan, and enhance operational resilience.
Ethio Telecom and Ascot Energy agreed to establish a joint technical working team to further evaluate and align the proposed solutions with Ethio telecom’s operational and infrastructure requirements. The two companies will also explore innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms for the project.
Ethio Telecom said the initiative builds on its ongoing deployment of solar-powered telecom sites and its broader green infrastructure programs across the country.
