Our energy efficiency measures aim to reduce our dependence on fossil-fuel based energy sources, to reduce our GHG emissions which supports global efforts to address climate change, and to reduce costs.

Vodacom invested R33 million in energy efficiency projects, with the potential to deliver annual energy savings of 3.4GWh (FY2022: R50.5 million; 9.1GWh). The projects focus on our base station sites and data centres, which account for 96% of our total energy consumption. r. In South Africa, we completed the first phase of our Midrand campus solar project with the installation of solar panels. This 6MWp solar installation will yield 10.8GWh/year of renewable energy, saving 11 448mtCO2 e. We are collaborating with partners to develop new innovative solutions for renewable generation for example, developing proof-of-concept microgrid solutions in Mozambique and the DRC.

Making solar power accessible and affordable

Vodacom and M-Pesa partner with ENGIE Energy Access to offer MySol, a solar home system with two LED bulbs and phone charging to Mozambican households for the price of one candle per day. This partnership brings high-quality energy, on a pay-as-you go system, as well as connectivity and inclusive financial services to rural Mozambique. We provide ENGIE with free data and airtime, while M-Pesa enables payment through its platform for free. When their accounts are paid up, customers own the system and have access to free energy

Examples of how we are contributing to the ambitions and targets of SDG 7