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DIPA, Vodafone Idea team up to drive green energy adoption in telecom sector
NEW DELHI: The
Digital Infrastructure Providers Association
(
DIPA
), a grouping of IP-1 vendors, and
Vodafone Idea
(Vi) on Friday said they have entered into a collaboration to implement
green energy solutions
in the industry, and drive clean energy adoption throughout the network infrastructure sector.
The key areas of collaboration include driving the implementation of the green energy open access (GEOA); development of sustainable infrastructure; integration of
clean energy technology
solutions in towers, data centers, and network facilities; and driving sector-wide adoption of green initiatives and carbon reduction strategies
'This collaboration with Vodafone Idea marks a pivotal moment in our industry's commitment to environmental sustainability. As DIPA continues its extensive work toward our zero-carbon mission, this partnership will accelerate the adoption of green energy solutions across India's
digital infrastructure
ecosystem,' said Manoj Kumar Singh, director-general, DIPA.
'Vi is committed to leading the telecom industry's transition toward sustainable operations. Our partnership with DIPA aligns perfectly with our environmental goals and reinforces our dedication to responsible business practices,' said Ambika Khurana, chief regulatory & corporate affairs officer, Vodafone Idea and director, Vi Foundation.
The partnership comes at a crucial time when the telecom sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with increasing demand for digital connectivity driving infrastructure expansion across urban and rural markets.
The partnership will also focus on knowledge sharing, capacity building, and creating awareness about the benefits of sustainable telecom infrastructure among industry stakeholders, policymakers, and the broader ecosystem.
