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Green shoots:a new modelfor renewables The GSMA is a global organisation unifying themobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliverinnovation foundational to positive businessenvironments and societal change. Our vision isto unlock the full power of connectivity so thatpeople, industry and society thrive. Representingmobile operators and organisations across themobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA Intelligence is the definitive source of globalmobile operator data, analysis and forecasts, andpublisher of authoritative industry reports andresearch. Our data covers every operator group,network and MVNO in every country worldwide GSMA Intelligence is relied on by leading operators,vendors, regulators, financial institutions and third-party industry players, to support strategic decision- Our team of analysts and experts produce regularthought-leading research reports across a range of We invite you to find out more at gsma.com Follow the GSMA on X: @GSMA www.gsmaintelligence.com info@gsmaintelligence.com Authors Tim Hatt,Head of Research and ConsultingSilvia Presello,Lead Analyst Published November 2024 This research was prepared with support from thefollowing telecoms operators involved in the GCC Contents 1.1About the GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub........................................................................................... 71.2Report scope............................................................................................................................................................ 8 2.1Pressure on energy consumption.................................................................................................................... 92.2Sizing the challenge: overall............................................................................................................................. 10 3Renewables: state of play............................................................................................................................ 143.1The supply-side challenge.................................................................................................................................14 4Decarbonising profitably............................................................................................................................. 164.1Exploring cost structure and energy’s contribution...............................................................................16 5Removing carbon from the wider economy........................................................................................... 195.1Understanding the enablement effect..........................................................................................................19 6The way forward............................................................................................................................................ 226.1 Identifying the constraints..................................................................................................................................226.2 Addressing the barriers......................................................................................................................................23 Foreword The GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub for the telecoms sector has been established toaddress the demand for innovative solutions aligning with the unique requirements ofthe GCC telecoms operators, particularly those related to sustainability goals and targets.The Innovation Hub illustrates that competitors can collaborate effectively to accelerate Ooredoo is steadfast in its commitment toembedding sustainability at the heart of its strategy,prioritising renewable energy adoption and enhancingcarbon footprint efficiency. As a key participant inthe GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub, Ooredoo Hearing from each telco involved in the hubunderlines a consensus in the value of pooled Renewables and decarbonisation are not just aspectsof our corporate strategy; they are its very core.The establishment of the Sustainability InnovationHub marks a significant step in our leadership, Through the hub, Ooredoo contributes to a variety ofinitiatives aimed at addressing shared environmentalchallenges, such as improving energy efficiencyacross operations and exploring pioneeringtechnologies that support decarbonisation goals. Byparticipating in this dynamic ecosystem, Ooredoo not – Harrison Lung, Chief Strategy Officer, e& Beyon recognises the importance of the GCCSustainability Innovation Hub and its significantrole in aligning with the broader sustainability goalsof the sector. Therefore, Beyon is dedicated tosharing their knowledge and expertise on their own – Fatima Sultan Al-Kuwari, Group Chief HumanResources and Sustainability Officer, Ooredoo – Bader Al Khalifa, Chief Communications andSustainability Officer, Beyon We have taken a big leap in uniting the GCC telcooperators along with their vendors and partners