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The evolution toward a smart energy setup at Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sites is a key enabler for the creation of resilient, robust and cost-efficient radio access networks (RANs). At the same time, this approach also opens up new income streams for ICT site owners to support the electricity power system (power grid) with ancillary services.■ While energy efficiency has always been an important consideration in network development, 5G includes an exceptionally powerful set of tools that communication service providers (CSPs) can use to minimize network energy consumption. As impressive as the 5G energy narrative is, however, it is only one part of the solution that the ICT industry needs to overcome in its energy challenge. Fully addressing the challenge will require broad action