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China s 5G base station power consumption decreases

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FAQS about China s 5G base station power consumption decreases

How much energy does a 5G base station use?

China Mobile’s measurement report 9 indicates that the energy consumption of a 5G base station is 4.3 kWh, which is four times that of a 4G base station at 1.1 kWh. One 5G base station is estimated to produce 30 t of carbon emissions in one year of operation 10.

How much electricity will China's 5G network consume in 2030?

Under the scenario of business-estimated six million base stations in 2030, the share of electricity consumed by China's 5G networks in 2030 could reach 8.4 % of the national total power generation, causing 0.44 GtCO2 /yr CO 2 emissions.

How much carbon does 5G emit in China in 2021?

The results indicate that, due to the high carbon emissions resulting from the new infrastructure, the carbon emissions of 5G base stations in China in 2021 amounted to 49.2 MtCO 2 eq.

Does China have a 5G network?

Given that China currently has the largest 5G network in the world (∼1.53 million base stations by the end of 2021, Table S1) and that base station number was projected by up to 6–8 million by 2030 (CCID Consulting, 2020), concerns are being expressed regarding 5G mobile networks' environmental effects and sustainability.

How bad is 5G in China?

Thus, 5G networks in China are roughly estimated to produce over 60 Mt of carbon emissions annually at the national level 11. Such high energy consumption and carbon emissions may cause severe environmental problems and conflict with global sustainable development goals (SDGs) 12.

How many 5G base stations are there in China?

By the end of 2020, three major domestic mobile network operators have built over 718,000 5G base stations in China and achieved 5G coverage in more than 300 cities throughout the country (see Fig. 1 and Table S1). 5G base stations are mainly distributed along with coastal cities in the southeast provinces.