The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) and Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) have announced a collaboration aimed at accelerating sustainable connectivity across India’s telecommunications landscape. This strategic partnership will focus on implementing green energy solutions, promoting the green energy open access (GEOA) policy, and driving transformative clean energy adoption throughout the telecom infrastructure sector. Both organisations will work together to develop comprehensive frameworks for sustainable infrastructure deployment, renewable energy integration, and environmental stewardship across the digital infrastructure value chain.
Key focus areas of the partnership include:
- GEOA implementation: Leveraging the GEOA policy framework to enable widespread adoption of renewable energy sources across telecom infrastructure.
- Sustainable infrastructure development: Creating guidelines and best practices for environmentally responsible telecom infrastructure deployment.
- Clean energy technology integration: Promoting innovative solutions for renewable energy adoption in towers, data centres, and network facilities.
- Industry transformation: Driving sector-wide adoption of green initiatives and carbon reduction strategies.
Commenting on the collaboration, Manoj Kumar Singh, director general, DIPA, said, “This collaboration with Vi marks a pivotal moment in our industry’s commitment to environmental sustainability. As DIPA continues its extensive work toward our zero-carbon mission, this partnership will accelerate the adoption of green energy solutions across India’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. Together, we are not just building connectivity infrastructure, we are building a sustainable future for generations to come.”
Meanwhile, Ambika Khurana, chief regulatory and corporate affairs officer, Vi, and director, Vi Foundation, said, “Vi is committed to leading the telecom industry’s transition toward sustainable operations. Our partnership with DIPA aligns perfectly with our environmental goals and reinforces our dedication to responsible business practices. By collaborating on green energy initiatives and sustainable infrastructure solutions, we are setting new benchmarks for the industry while contributing to India’s broader climate objectives.”
The partnership will also focus on knowledge sharing, capacity building, and creating awareness about the benefits of sustainable telecom infrastructure among industry stakeholders, policymakers, and the broader ecosystem. Moreover, both organisations anticipate that this collaboration will serve as a catalyst for broader industry transformation, encouraging other players in the telecom ecosystem to adopt similar sustainable practices and contribute to India’s climate goals.
