The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommendations on green energy applications have been approved by the Union Government. The government has issued directives to the licensees/all international long distance (ILD) service providers to adopt measures to green the telecom sector setting broad directions & goals. As per the directives, at least 50 per cent of all rural towers and 20 per cent of the urban towers are to be powered by hybrid power (Renewable Energy Technologies + Grid Power) by 2015, while 75 per cent of rural towers and 33 per cent of urban towers are to be powered by hybrid power by 2020.
A phased programme should be put in place by the telecom service providers to have their cell sites, particularly in the rural areas, powered by hybrid renewable sources.
Contact: TRAI
Tel: +91-11-2323 6308
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