5G sustainability and Use of 5G to support other sectors to become more sustainable
Session
Computer Science and Communication Engineering
Description
5G technology in general is more energy efficient than other previous generations and can serve as enablers of energy efficiency for other sectors, but unless a holistic approach is adopted by the operators, it is very difficult to single out a specific technology and claim that it is very energy efficient. 5G can be more efficient than 4G and other generations if we measure this efficiency per bit-basis, but increase of energy efficiency leads to the reduction of the cost, both for the service providers and users, and as such increases the demand, which subsequently leads to the increase of power consumption. Therefore, it is difficult to conclude that 5G overall is more energy efficient that other technologies.
This paper shows how 5G can help different vertical industries, i.e. transportation, energy sector, smart cities, manufacturing etc., become more energy efficient and reduce the energy losses. This paper also shows how 5G can itself be more energy efficient and describes the efforts and activities required to make 5G more sustainable and fully NetZero technology.
Keywords:
5G sustainability, NetZero, GHG emission, CO2, AI, IoT, ICT
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-95-6
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
28-10-2023 8:00 AM
End Date
29-10-2023 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2023.299
Recommended Citation
Krasniqi, Xhafer, "5G sustainability and Use of 5G to support other sectors to become more sustainable" (2023). UBT International Conference. 35.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/CS/35
5G sustainability and Use of 5G to support other sectors to become more sustainable
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
5G technology in general is more energy efficient than other previous generations and can serve as enablers of energy efficiency for other sectors, but unless a holistic approach is adopted by the operators, it is very difficult to single out a specific technology and claim that it is very energy efficient. 5G can be more efficient than 4G and other generations if we measure this efficiency per bit-basis, but increase of energy efficiency leads to the reduction of the cost, both for the service providers and users, and as such increases the demand, which subsequently leads to the increase of power consumption. Therefore, it is difficult to conclude that 5G overall is more energy efficient that other technologies.
This paper shows how 5G can help different vertical industries, i.e. transportation, energy sector, smart cities, manufacturing etc., become more energy efficient and reduce the energy losses. This paper also shows how 5G can itself be more energy efficient and describes the efforts and activities required to make 5G more sustainable and fully NetZero technology.