Posted by: Windfair Editors
Renewable Energy and Telecoms
Image: WindEuropeOfficial Press Release WindEurope:
Wind energy powering the transition to 5G
Renewable energy and telecoms. Two sectors set to grow dramatically over the coming years. There is a great opportunity for both to work together to deliver the energy transition.
As we digitalise more of our lives, the telecom sector’s large power demand will continue to grow. 5G is set to be up to 100 times more efficient than 4G by 2025. But the large increase in data demand may lead to doubling of energy needs within the decade. ICT demand is already set to increase from 2% to 7% of the world’s energy demand by 2030. This week, WindEurope spoke at a conference on how mobile network operators can reduce their impact on the environment by increasing the efficiency of 5G... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope
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- WindEurope, association, telecoms, renewable energy, PPA, demand, 5G, data, ICT, contracts
