The drive to ensure that the data centre industry can be seen as a responsible user of power continues, with two recent announcements in Asia and Africa emphasising plans to use renewables.
At the recent Net Zero Festival in London, the role of AI in the transition towards net zero was the subject of a panel discussion that brought together key thinkers in the sector.
PLDT’s wireless subsidiary Smart Communications revealed on Tuesday it has deployed an AI-powered ‘green radio’ network solution in all its base station sites that has enabled it to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions as well as opex costs.
Pakistani telco Jazz – owned by global digital operator Veon – announced at Mobile World Congress 2025 on Wednesday it is collaborating with Huawei to deploy solar power tech at 1,000 of its mobile base station sites across Pakistan.