Abstract—The energy consumption of the fifth generation (5G) of mobile networks is one of the major concerns of the telecom industry. However, there is not currently an
Since mmWave base stations (gNodeB) are typically capable of radiating up to 200-400 meters in urban locality. Therefore, high density of these stations is required for
However, there is still a need to understand the power consumption behavior of state-of-the-art base station architectures, such as multi-carrier active antenna units (AAUs),
5G base stations (BSs) are potential flexible resources for power systems due to their dynamic adjustable power consumption. However, the ever-increasing energy
Aiming at the problem of mobile data traffic surge in 5G networks, this paper proposes an effective solution combining massive multiple-input multiple-output techniques
In today''s 5G era, the energy efficiency (EE) of cellular base stations is crucial for sustainable communication. Recognizing this, Mobile Network Operators are actively prioritizing EE for
The limited penetration capability of millimeter waves necessitates the deployment of significantly more 5G base stations (the next generation Node B, gNB) than their 4G
Optimizing energy consumption and aggregating energy storage capacity can alleviate 5G base station (BS) operation cost, ensure power supply reliability, and provide
However, the uncertainty of distributed renewable energy and communication loads poses challenges to the safe operation of 5G base stations and the power grid.
AAU is the most energy-consuming equipment in 5G base stations, accounting for up to 90% of their total energy consumption. Auxiliary equipment includes power supply
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