The Greening of Telecom Network Equipment
Being green has become an inseparable part of our lives, from the cars we drive, the inspiration we receive, the threats to future generations, the politicians we elect, and the little things we can do.
However, it has simultaneously become a part of the future of telecom, but perhaps for many different reasons. In a earlier 2008 article, Peter Jarich explained how green telecom equipment marketing might be more than just a fad.
In emerging markets such as Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, energy efficiency is a requirement. As networks grow, base stations may rely on solar and wind energy, so reducing power consumption and decreasing the equipment footprint is key. This is the way to open up new markets which are otherwise unreachable. Consider where reliable energy is not readily available — rural areas with very basic infrastructure where electricity is scattered and wired connectivity is nonexistent. However, wireless growth into these areas is opening up new markets and adding millions of people in our hyper-connected world.
For example, as VNL writes: “We don’t live in cities. We may not spend $75 a month on phone services. But together, we’re worth hundreds of millions to the operators who reach us.” VNL defines microtelecom along four principles: “low cost, low power, ease of deployment, and modelled for purpose.” Together, this approach creates a viable model to serve low-ARPU users and re-engineer GSM for the billions of low-income, rural users.
In mature markets in developed countries, energy costs are high and are rising. Even though there is access to reliable energy, operators need to consider running their networks and base stations as efficiently as possible to manage OPEX and deliver profitability.
ABI Research has predicted that 335,000 cellular base stations will include solar power by 2013, and this is just one element in the formula of managing an operator’s energy usage.
Another element is the increasing value and deployment of next generation core network equipment (NGN), which can be energy autonomous or generate huge benefits in terms of energy requipments, NOC footprint, and scalability to operators. Reducing power was not the driving force in evolving NGN from legacy equipment, but it has certainly become an increasingly lucrative differentiator.
Adopting an NGN and energy efficient operating model is one way for mobile operators to benefit from improved equipment, expand into new markets, as well as promote greener company practices.
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