Problem Definition
Problem
The mobile sector faces low revenue growth, high OPEX, rising energy costs, and pressure to meet ESG and Net Zero targets.Base Stations (BSs) consume a lot of energy, even sometimes powered by polluting diesel generators in remote areas.
Motivation
To develop more cost-effective and sustainable solutions for the mobile communications sector.Rising energy costs and climate goals highlight the need for more sustainable solutions.
Our prototype is designed to revolutionize energy efficiency for mobile networks through renewable energy sources. Key features include:
- Real-time Environmental Monitoring:
Equipped with SparkFun Arduino IoT Weather Station, INA219 Current Sensor, and Solar Panel.
Collects data on wind speed, solar irradiance, temperature, and humidity.
- Data Processing and Cloud Integration:
Transmits environmental data to a cloud-based platform.
Integrates with historical datasets for enhanced energy predictions.
- Advanced Energy Analysis:
Calculates renewable energy potential for Base Station (BS) sites.
Supports decision-making to optimize energy consumption and reduce diesel dependency.
Our web application transforms environmental data into actionable insights for sustainable mobile networks. With an intuitive interface and four core tools, it helps optimize base station deployment and energy use.
- Real-Time Analysis: Visualizes live data from our prototype, including wind speed, solar irradiance, temperature, and humidity.
- Location Analysis: Identifies optimal sites for base stations, using solar and wind potential to support efficient, eco-friendly planning.
- Base Station Analysis: Enhances existing base stations by showing how renewables can cut costs and boost energy performance.
- Network Analysis: Scales insights to national level, estimating energy savings and sustainability impact across the entire network.
IST ID: 105985
Team Leader &
Hardware Developer
IST ID: 106310
Simulation &
Algorithm Design
IST ID: 106915
Website Developer &
Integration Support
IST ID: 106093
Hardware Research &
Systems Setup
IST ID: 106586
Data Processing &
Algorithm Developer
IST ID: 106767
System Testing &
Design Support