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Ericsson said ICT products could help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 15 percent by 2030. It will attend the 22nd session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) conference in Morocco from 07 to 18 November, which it said represents an opportunity for the African continent in particular to address climate challenges. It will demonstrate the Stella Lux Solar Car and Ericsson Zero Site there.
Ericsson said the emissions reduction of up to 15 percent by 2030 is equal to 10 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e), more than the current carbon footprint of the EU and US combined. It said its research found that every industrial sector shows potential for ICT-enabled reductions of emissions.
Given that more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic is transported by Ericsson networks, the company is committed to serving the next wave of internet users in developing markets by making mobile broadband access more sustainable, affordable and accessible, it said.
The Stella Lux solar-powered electric car was developed by Solar Team Eindhoven. Ericsson’s contribution is a navigation system that optimises the vehicle’s route to make the most of prevailing weather and traffic conditions.
Ericsson Zero Site was developed in partnership with Philips. This multi-application pole combines LED lighting with connectivity. One Zero Site has already been installed in the Marrakech Park and four more Zero Sites will be installed in the city in cooperation with Maroc Telecom.
