The solar energy sector has identified
telecom as one of the
major sectors that can use solar
technologies efficiently. India currently
has around 4.5 lakh telecom
towers, most of which are running on
diesel-generated power. According
to industry stakeholders, solar panels
can replace the diesel generators
very effectively.
The Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy is taking up this
proposition seriously and is in
talks with the Ministry of Telecom
to implement the suggestion. The
ministry has also been approached
by several telecom operators.
A diesel generator is run for
an average time of six hours consuming
two litres of petrol every
hour. Over a period of time, solar
energy can prove to be more economical
besides being a clean
source of energy.