This paper aims to consolidate the work carried out in making base station (BS) green and energy efficient by integrating renewable energy sources (RES). Clean and green technologies are mandatory for reduct.
How to make base station (BS) green and energy efficient?
This paper aims to consolidate the work carried out in making base station (BS) green and energy efficient by integrating renewable energy sources (RES). Clean and green technologies are mandatory for reduction of carbon footprint in future cellular networks.
What is a hybrid solar/wind based power system?
A hybrid solar/wind based power system comprises PV array, wind turbine, battery bank, controller, inverter, cabling, and other devices (such as fuses etc.). The layout of a BS employing conventional as well as renewable energy sources is shown in Fig. 5.
Do hybrid power systems reduce the cost of isolated power systems?
The hybrid systems comprising conventional and RESs have been shown to significantly decrease the overall cost of the isolated power systems over their total life cycle ( Karki and Billinton, 2001 ).
What constraints are considered in energy cooperation schemes?
The various constraints considered in energy cooperation schemes pertain to the battery's state of charge, QoS defined, min/max data rates and energy balance at sites i.e., net energy in vs net energy out. In addition to energy cooperation between BS sites, we also find controlled energy transfer from network to grid, particularly smart grid.
Can a BS install a solar array or a wind turbine?
However, the foremost challenge in equipping a BS with a solar array or a wind turbine is the sizing and configuration of the systems. Sizing of PV arrays and turbines is directly effected by the fact whether or not a BS is off-grid or on-grid.
What are green cellular networks under Smart-Grid environment?
The emerging paradigm of green cellular networks under smart-grid environment is of particular interest to researchers. The bi-directional flow of energy and information in a SG allows intelligent use of grid energy in conjunction with variations in the energy harvested from nature and the prevailing user traffic.