Vodacom South Africa\u2019s Midrand campus will add power generation infrastructure to their massive headquarters with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed as part of the telco\u2019s sustainable strategy around energy management. This solution will allow Vodacom\u2019s headquarters to generate around 10.8 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of its own clean power every year, which is roughly 21% of the HQ\u2019s power consumption, reducing its reliance on coal-generated electricity from the national grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEverything we do is driven by our purpose to shape a digital society that is not only inclusive but sustainable, too,\u201d says Sitho Mdlalose, Managing Director of Vodacom South Africa. \u201cReducing our environmental impact is woven into this purpose. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve committed to halving our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2025 while carrying out our important work of connecting all citizens for a better future.\u201d This, he adds, will be achieved in several ways, including through on-site renewable-energy generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVodacom South Africa is fully committed to our country\u2019s sustainability journey. We\u2019re doing our part to support government in its transition to a low-carbon economy under the Paris Agreement, which calls for countries to reduce GHG emissions to keep global temperatures in check, continues Mdlalose.\u201d Responsible corporate citizenship like this is also hugely important for meeting the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goal for Climate Action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The power purchase agreement between Vodacom South Africa and the local vendors installing its solar system has been signed, with the target for phase one completion set for next March. Work will soon begin on this initial phase, which will see solar PV panels set up on the telco\u2019s headquarters\u2019 rooftop and carports. Phase one will deliver an energy generating capacity of 2 megawatt peaks (MWp), with this figure increasing to 6.5MWp after phase two and three of the project rollout across the rest of the campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As electricity consumption is the main source of Vodacom\u2019s GHG emissions, its focus on energy diversification with solar projects like this is a huge stride in the right direction. The amount of power generated through the Midrand project will help Vodacom reduce its GHG emissions by around 11 448 mtCO2e, with plans underway to pursue more initiatives like these across Vodacom South Africa\u2019s operating footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clean-energy generation isn\u2019t the only proactive solution Vodacom is embracing. The telco will continue prioritising energy efficient practices, such as consumption monitoring through its Internet of Things technology. Vodacom will also increase the amount of energy it secures from independent power producers through various power purchase agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese measures will boost our energy security so we can continue to deliver top-quality connectivity to our customers while helping drive sustainability targets that tackle climate change. If South Africa is to fulfil its decarbonisation goals, businesses must lead by example\u201d, concludes Mdlalose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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