5G
Digitalisation
5G 90% more energy efficient than 4G, Nokia and Telefónica find
5G is 90% more efficient per Mbps than legacy 4G but overall energy use is a concern and is set to be a key design factor in future 6G.
Digitalisation
5G connected smart substations to be trialled by UK Power Networks
UK network operator UK Power Networks has been given the go ahead for a world first pilot of 5G connected smart substation operation.
Energy Efficiency
5G – an emerging energy challenge
5G is set to lead to increased energy use as the number of users and the associated infrastructure grows.
IOT
EIB finances rollout of 4G and 5G networks in France
Iliad Group invests almost 30% of its revenues to modernise its networks every year, making a total of nearly €7.5bn over the last 5 years.
IOT
5G industry use cases trialled in France
Two 5G use cases featuring augmented reality and robotics are being trialled by Schneider Electric and Orange.
Digitalisation
How AWS and 5G enable tomorrow’s digital electric grid
Utilities should consider how solutions like AWS Wavelength and 5G could be essential to the operations of a highly DER-driven grid.
Europe & UK
Webinar recording: The cellular (r)evolution accelerating smart metering: LPWAN, 5G and...
The demand for smart meters is expected to grow by more than $8.5 billion in five years. To reach this potential, smart meter vendors must benefit from the latest industry breakthroughs to ensure 24/7 reliable connectivity, future-proof solutions, seamless lifecycle management — all this at contained operational costs.
Components
5G rollout to expand direct current power systems market
The global market for direct current (DC) power systems will expand by 2.7% between 2019 and 2025, according to Frost & Sullivan.
IOT
Nokia deploys world’s first-of-a-kind 5G-ready network for Polish grid
Nokia has partnered with PGE Systemy to deploy a 5G-ready, industrial-grade private wireless solution, following the successful trial since April 2019.
Smart Cities
Smart, hyperconnected cities: environmental and financial benefits
At the helm of smart city projects are secure and resilient communication platforms, optimal utilisation of real-time data, effective planning.
