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A committee appointed by the DoT has recommended use of renewable energy like Solar, wind, biomass, fuel cells, hybrid power systems and battery technologies to power the telecom towers in the country. The committee was appointed for recommending Implementation of Renewable Energy Technology in the Telecom Sector’. The recommendations, if implemented will reduce the cost for diesel, petrol etc. which is presently used and which is very costly.Further the pollution and green-house gases which are unhealthy can be reduced. BSNL spends huge amount towards fuel like diesel and petrol and also electricity which expenditure is only next to salary of the employees. BSNL Management should take this opportunity to change in to the renewable energy for its towers, numbering more than 62,000. There are 5.85 lakhs total towers in the country.
VAN Namboodiri's Blog 
One source of renewable energy is solar photovoltic cell. It requires a good investment initially. However no further recurring expenditure is required. For this purpose the BSNL may sought a soft loan with minimum/without interest from Govt. of India. Since this source will reduce the burden of oil Govt. may allow such loans. If requires persuasion by Forum can be made. Service of MPs could be outilised.
Another opportunity is that this material can be produced in the Telcom Factories. Can U explore all these ?
Good suggestions. We will explore the possibilities Comrade.