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Zimbabwe turns to Tesla batteries to keep its top mobile money player running as a power crisis deepens

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Zimbabwe turns to Tesla batteries to keep its top mobile money player running as a power crisis deepens

submitted over 6 years ago by jmoyo

Zimbabwe turns to Tesla batteries to keep its top mobile money player running as a power crisis deepens
  • Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's largest mobile operator, is installing Tesla batteries at its base stations to ensure service continuity amid severe electricity shortages caused by drought and power supply issues.
  • With mobile money being crucial for daily transactions in the country, these batteries will help keep the network running, especially during long power outages.
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