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energyMEDIUMIR2026-05-04 10:26 UTC

Africa’s telecom towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge

Africa’s telecom towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge

Soaring diesel prices linked to the Iran conflict are accelerating a continent‑wide shift in Africa’s telecom industry, pushing operators to replace fuel‑hungry generators with solar‑powered systems to keep mobile networks running and costs under control.

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