A Sustainable Approach to Reduce Power Consumption and Harmful Effects of Cellular Base Stations

Rahman, Md. Ashikur; Asif, Samir; Hossain, Md. Shahtab; Alam, Tawfiqul; Reza, Ahmed Wasif; Arefin, Mohammad Shamsul

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-19958-5_66

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“…BSs are therefore accountable for emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) (Baidas et al, 2023). Accordingly, and as referred by (Alsharif et al, 2017;Areas, 2022;Kabir et al, 2020;Rahman et al, 2023), cellular BSs are a primary component of the telecommunications sector that is accountable for approximately 57% of the overall energy consumption as illustrated in Figure 1. Consequently, an optimal and possible solution to this problem is to power the BSs with RES.…”

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“…Figure 1: Power Consumption of a Wireless Cellular Network (Rahman et al, 2023) Researchers are focusing on harvesting green energy from various locally available sources to generate sustainable and eco-friendly energy. RESs like sunlight, biomass, hydro, and wind, which are found locally, are reusable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly when compared to non-renewable energy sources.…”

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Green Wireless Networks for Iraq: Transitioning Wireless Base Stations to Renewable Energy

Khudhair Albarazanchi

2024

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Iraqi wireless service providers rely heavily on fossil fuels to power their base stations (BSs), contributing to the country's environmental footprint. By adopting renewable energy, Iraqi Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) can benefit both the environment and the long-term viability of the telecommunications sector. This study serves as a review to analyze the potential benefits, challenges, and real-world implementation of renewable energy-based solutions for powering wireless BSs In Iraq, with a focus on solar, wind, biomass, and other indirect renewable energy sources (RESs). This study reviews the potential and challenges of renewable energy for powering Iraqi wireless BSs. A comprehensive search of various databases and sources identified relevant research focusing on the wireless BSs. Data on implementation, benefits, and challenges have been extracted and presented. We found that transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy reduces environmental impact and enhances sustainability. While infrastructure, investment limitations, and clear policies pose challenges, the potential for cleaner energy, energy security, and economic opportunities makes RESs a viable solution. The results emphasize the superiority of hybrid systems combining different RESs and its benefits. As a result, this study finds RESs a promising path for Iraq's wireless service providers, promoting environmental sustainability and economic viability.

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