Site energy transformation in the 5g era

The new perspective in sustainable 5G networks may lie in determining a solution for the optimal assessment of renewable energy sources for SCBS, the development of a system that enables the efficient dispatch of surplus energy among SCBSs and the designing of efficient energy flow control algorithms.

The major observations of this section are described as follows: 1. RE generation sources are a practical solution for 5G mobile networks. For SCNs, the RE technology is a viable and sustainable energy solution. RE technology can produce enough renewable energy to power SCBSs.

In the 5G era, this approach is not enough for mobile operators to deliver the much-needed energy savings. One important thing we can exploit is that different networks have different energy efficiencies, even those delivering the same type of services or running the same generation on different spectrum frequencies.

CT and IT convergence: Advances in 5G technology and the increase in service applications have resulted in computing getting closer to users and the convergence of CT and IT into ICT architecture. A typical example is the increase in the proportion of IT equipment in sites, with trends moving towards AC and DC power supply.

There are several potential advantages of RE in 5G mobile networks. First, for the network operator, RE can reduce the cost of energy consumption by deploying solar or wind energy base stations. RE enabled BSs can use solar energy for operation in the daytime, along with storing it in rechargeable batteries.

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. The 5G era is an all-mobile and all-connected intelligent era. In 2025, the number of global connections is estimated to exceed 100 billion. With that connection and communication between people and things are expected to become ever more common. The service requirements of 5G network would become more diversified.