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Indus Towers equips 50,000 sites with solar power; plans to double count by FY29

Indus Towers equips 50,000 sites with solar power; plans to double count by FY29

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The PM‑Surya Ghar scheme is progressing as planned, with about 65.65 lakh beneficiaries and over 55 lakh rooftop solar installations completed so far. According to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, installations are occurring at a rate of roughly one lakh every four to five days, keeping the overall target on track. Around 65 % of the rooftop solar installations slated for government buildings have been finished, while work on the remaining 35 % is being monitored by the Ministry in coordination with the concerned line ministries.

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    Indus Towers has installed solar systems at 50,000 telecom sites, adding around 300 MW of capacity, and aims to double the number by FY29. The company says the initiative, combined with battery storage and energy-management systems, has helped cut energy costs by 8-10% per kilowatt and reduce diesel…

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Indus Towers has installed solar systems at 50,000 telecom sites, adding around 300 MW of capacity, and aims to double the number by FY29. The company says the initiative, combined with battery storage and energy-management systems, has helped cut energy costs by 8-10% per kilowatt and reduce diesel…

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