02 July 2021

Distributed Power Africa (DPA), the continent’s leading renewable energy solutions firm, is helping network operator Econet Wireless Zimbabwe reduce diesel consumption by 80% through the use of solar batteries.

The former has recently increased its provision of energy security for Econet base stations through lithium-ion battery technology.

Norman Moyo Nhidza, chief executive officer, DPA, said the Tesla Powerwall rollout helped Econet’s diesel reduction programme, as the batteries extend the operator’s energy security by an additional 50% battery run time.

“We are impressed with the performance of Tesla Powerwall as it addresses the customers’ power backup requirements with significant cost savings,” he added. “We look forward to rolling out other cost-effective initiatives in the energy security spectrum.”

Kezito Makuni, chief operating officer, Econet, said the company was leveraging the latest technologies and service partners to drive business sustainability through greater energy efficiencies, low carbon emissions, risk reduction and cost control.