Telenor Pakistan has signed a contract with Nokia Siemens Networks to build off-grid sites using energy harvested from the sun. Under the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks will provide its off-grid site solutions that use solar energy to power base station sites in rural and remote areas. On a turnkey basis, Nokia Siemens Networks will design the sites, taking into account local solar mapping, site landscape and other factors to maximize the use of an abundant, clean, and natural energy source. Nokia Siemens Networks' Green Energy Control will help deliver a sustainable solution while optimizing operating costs. “Expanding into rural areas is a challenge, as there is no access to the electricity grid to supply power to base stations. Traditional alternatives, such as diesel generators are neither environmentally-friendly nor cost-efficient. Nokia Siemens Networks not only offers a clean substitute, but will also reduce the cost of running these sites - allowing us to offer affordable communications to users in rural Pakistan,” said Khalid Shahzad, chief technology officer, Telenor Pakistan.
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