Check out an exciting virtual panel discussion, “The Benefits of Building a Green RAN”, hosted by Telecom TV in which Sarat Puthenpura, Chief Architect Aether SMaRT-5G participated. This session took place February 5th at 16:00 London | 11:00 New York.
The RAN accounts for, on average, 75% of the total network energy usage for a mobile network operator. The radio unit is the most significant power contributor in a base station, accounting for as much as 80% of RAN energy usage. The physics of radio communications means these are far from the most efficient systems. However, there are many technology and operational innovations that can help to reduce this huge power budget. The panel examined various approaches to building a ‘green RAN’ and the benefits that arise from power savings.