Bharti Airtel and Nokia have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to introduce energy-efficient solutions to Airtel’s mobile network. The “Green 5G” initiative aims to significantly reduce Airtel’s carbon footprint by optimizing energy consumption across its 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN).
Key features of the collaboration include:
- Zero-Traffic, Zero-Watt Operation: The solution minimizes power consumption during periods of low traffic, ensuring maximum energy efficiency.
- AI/ML-Powered Optimization: Advanced AI/ML algorithms automate and fine-tune energy-saving software across Airtel’s 4G and 5G radio resources.
- Digital Design for Efficiency: Nokia’s digital design tools optimize cell configurations, reducing transmitted power and lowering CO2 emissions.
- ReefShark System-on-Chip: This advanced SoC technology adapts internal resources to actual processing needs, further optimizing power consumption.
Expected Impact:
The collaboration is expected to reduce Airtel’s carbon emissions by an estimated 143,413 metric tons of CO2 annually. This aligns with Airtel’s broader commitment to promoting energy efficiency, utilizing renewable energy sources, and building a more climate-resilient infrastructure.
Commenting on the initiative, Randeep Sekhon, CTO, Bharti Airtel, said:
In response to the surging demand for data, mobile networks across India have rapidly expanded, particularly with the rollout of 5G technology. At Bharti Airtel, our commitment to sustainability has led us to collaborate with Nokia. This partnership allows us to leverage innovative solutions that deliver substantial energy savings, enabling us to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and further our environmental objectives in alignment with our business strategy.
Tarun Chhabra, Head of Mobile Networks at Nokia, India, said:
We are excited to partner with Bharti Airtel to drive sustainable network practices in the country. Nokia has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions globally by 2040. Our innovative technologies will not only enhance the overall performance of communications networks, but also significantly help reduce their energy consumption, contributing to the energy efficiency targets of our customers.