MNOs in Africa seeking to reduce operational complexity have to date tended to focus on strategic partnerships with tower companies. But when the tower sale process of one operator in Gabon faltered, they sought an alternative strategic partner: pioneering ESCO Energy Vision. Africa’s first ESCO project of scale, Energy Vision are currently managing the first 50 of what will become over 400 towers, 30% of which are off grid. To find out more, TowerXchange spoke to our old friend Ofer Ahiraz, who readers will recognise as former CEO of Leadcom, who is now Co-founder and CEO of Energy Vision.
Energy Vision: the first ESCO of scale in SSA
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