articleIEEE Communications MagazineJun 1, 2011Closed access

Green radio: radio techniques to enable energy-efficient wireless networks

CHCongzheng HanTHTim HarroldSASimon ArmourIKIoannis KrikidisSVStefan Videv

University of Bristol · University of Edinburgh · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Recent analysis by manufacturers and network operators has shown that current wireless networks are not very energy efficient, particularly the base stations by which terminals access services from the network. In response to this observation the Mobile Virtual Centre of Excellence (VCE) Green Radio project was established in 2009 to establish how significant energy savings may be obtained in future wireless systems. This article discusses the technical background to the project and discusses models of current energy consumption in base station devices. It also describes some of the most promising research directions in reducing the energy consumption of future base stations.

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  • Computer science
  • Base station
  • Energy consumption
  • Telecommunications
  • Wireless
  • Wireless network
  • Computer network
  • Efficient energy use
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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