5G is more energy-efficient than 4G, with a 5G cell site consuming just 15% of the energy used by a 4G site to transmit the same data. This energy efficiency could lead to CO2 savings of 0.5 billion tonnes by 2030, despite increased energy consumption from new applications like immersive gaming. 5G networks are designed to handle high data volumes with minimal latency and support massive device connectivity, offering better energy performance than previous generations. It also contributes to sustainability through optimized energy use in devices and applications, such as reducing waste in businesses and enabling energy-efficient technologies like 5G-powered autonomous electric buses and smart waste management systems. Companies like Elisa, e&, and Proximus are already using 5G to lower energy consumption, reduce CO2 emissions, and promote sustainable practices across various sectors.
5G is definitely accelerating the energy transition. To support this emerging paradigm shift towards green production, Zero-SWARM aims to develop a number of new technologies and innovative solutions to achieve this 5G-enabled green manufacturing.
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