New Energy for Telecommunications Operators Base Stations

Do cellular network operators prioritize energy-efficient solutions for base stations?

Recognizing this, Mobile Network Operators are actively prioritizing EE for both network maintenance and environmental stewardship in future cellular networks. The paper aims to provide an outline of energy-efficient solutions for base stations of wireless cellular networks.

What is base station energy consumption index (ECI)?

Brief description about components of the base station Energy Consumption Index (ECI)—It represents the efficiency of BS power utilization. The lower value of ECI means greater EE as mentioned in Eq. 6 below. Its unit is J/bit.

Should EE be considered as a wireless network optimization topic?

The current wireless systems (such as 2 G, 3 G and 4 G) are intended primarily for maximum capacity and high data rates, therefore the term EE has not yet gained the required attention as a wireless network optimization topic.

How BS affect the energy consumption of a cellular network?

To contribute to the expansion of mobile traffic, a large number of BS are required. In a regular cellular network, the BSs consume more than half of the total energy, therefore their increased numbers have a significant influence on the overall energy consumption.

What is energy-efficient information & communications technology (ICT)?

The energy-efficient Information and Communications Technology (ICT) would not only produce a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly environment, but it will also support the progress of communication technology in developing countries. Systematic literature review process flow

What is IEEE standard for local and metropolitan area networks?

IEEE Computer society. (2006). IEEE standard for local and metropolitan area networks part 16: Air interface for fixed and mobile broadband wireless access systems amendment 2: Physical and medium access control layers for combined fixed and mobile operation in licensed bands and Corri, (2006). [Online].