Imagine if your phone and the internet towers could automatically use less power when fewer people are online, like a smart light that dims when you leave the room. This system connects the cloud and local servers to ensure they only use the energy they actually need. It helps the digital world run on green energy without slowing down your apps.
The growth of 5G and edge computing is causing a massive increase in energy consumption and carbon emissions. Current infrastructures lack the intelligence to match power usage with real-time demand.
A service-based ecosystem and carbon-aware AI mechanisms that automate energy saving across 5/6G networks.
If you are a network operator dealing with rising electricity costs for 5G towers — this project developed a service-based ecosystem that reduces the carbon footprint by a factor of 10 or more. This allows for a tighter link between actual user traffic and energy use.
If you are a data center provider dealing with high cooling and power expenses — this project developed carbon-aware policies that trigger zero-touch operations. This helps you optimally use renewable energy sources to lower operational costs.
If you are a factory operator dealing with the energy demands of thousands of connected sensors — this project developed a Decarbonization Service Agreement system. This ensures your vertical applications meet European Green Deal carbon neutrality targets.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or licensing costs for the end-user are not provided, as the project focuses on the design and realization of the ecosystem.
Yes, the project specifically aims to boost global ecosystem flexibility and scalability across the 5/6G value-chain using cloud-native technologies.
Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms are not detailed, but the project involves a consortium of 20 partners including 15 industry players.
It extends the existing Service-Based Architecture (SBA) and cloud-native technologies to add energy-efficiency layers without replacing the entire network.
The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-04-30, suggesting the technology will be refined through 2026.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with 15 industry partners (75% of the group) and 5 SMEs across 8 countries. This high industry ratio suggests the project is driven by market needs rather than pure academic curiosity, increasing the likelihood of commercial viability.
Contact the Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario per le Telecomunicazioni in Italy.
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