East Africa Data Centre’s partnership with Econet’s DPA to save company KES 4.5 million annually

East Africa Data Centre (EADC) in Kenya has announced that it will be partnership with Econet Wireless’ renewable power company, Distributed Power Africa (DPA) to install solar panels on its premises.

This development is set to save EADC an estimated KES 4.5 million ($44, 500)per annum once implemented. This is in line with the establishment’s desire to go green and mitigate the effects of global warming and dependence on fossil fuels to generate power.

“We are now powering EADC with renewable energy standing at 72.6 per cent, allowing us to host, connect and support critical data for local and international companies,” said Dan Kwach General Manager, East Africa Data Centre.

“Solar power for commercial and industrial use is becoming more and more popular because it is a renewable energy source, now available at a competitive price such that when it is combined with power storage, provides viable energy reliability as an alternative to the grid,” said Norman Moyo, DPA CEO.

“This solar project is a 25-year asset that is specially designed for mature telco processes and systems, and through our operational management, maximise the output against its expected lifespan.”

DPA will be in charge of all installation fees. However, EADC will be charged a monthly charges for the services offered.

The project will go live in 6 months’ time.