Eutelsat partners with Clear Blue
November 12, 2024
Eutelsat has agreed a partnership with Clear Blue Technologies, a specialist in smart energy solutions. This collaboration will expand and improve connectivity solutions across Africa by launching power-efficient broadband services to support businesses, community WiFi networks, even in the most energy-constrained environments.
In regions where access to stable electricity is a hurdle, the convergence of intelligent power management with IP connectivity is paramount. Eutelsat will integrate Clear Blue’s energy technology capabilities into its GEO Konnect and LEO OneWeb platforms. The new solutions will offer reliable, sustainable, and scalable connectivity solutions that empower enterprises and transform communities across the continent.
Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat, commented: “Our strategic partnership with Clear Blue marks a significant leap forward in our mission to expand digital inclusion across Africa. Eutelsat’s expertise in power optimisation, combined with Clear Blue’s smart energy management technologies, enables us to deliver new, sustainable connectivity solutions. This collaboration will empower communities, bridge digital divides, and ensure access to critical broadband services, regardless of local power infrastructure.”
Miriam Tuerk, CEO of Clear Blue Technologies, added: “Connecting the unconnected across Africa represents that largest global growth potential for connectivity services. Power and connectivity together have been shown to be critical to successful roll outs, and more importantly, ongoing service quality and reliability. Eutelsat’s innovative approach to combining Smart Power technology with energy management of its communications technology will deliver unparalleled service at a compelling price point within the market.”