5G is powered by electricity, which energizes the entire network infrastructure enabling its operation.
5G networks, like any telecommunications infrastructure, require a reliable and consistent power supply to function. This electricity fuels various components, including:
- Base Stations: These are the physical sites with antennas that transmit and receive radio signals. They consume a significant amount of power.
- Small Cells: Smaller, lower-power base stations deployed to improve coverage and capacity in densely populated areas.
- Core Network Equipment: The core network handles routing, switching, and managing the data flow within the 5G network.
- Edge Computing Infrastructure: Bringing processing closer to the users to reduce latency also requires power.
EnerSys® is a company that provides power systems solutions that enable the deployment of 5G networks. Their offerings range from powering macro cells to small cells, private 5G networks, and even the mobile core and edge computing infrastructure. This involves various components and strategies:
- Power Conversion: Converting AC power from the grid into DC power suitable for the equipment.
- Battery Backup: Ensuring continuous operation during power outages.
- Power Distribution: Efficiently distributing power to different components.
- Power Management: Monitoring and controlling power consumption to optimize efficiency and reliability.
Therefore, the power that makes 5G possible is the electricity that keeps the entire network running, from base stations to core infrastructure, often supported by specialized power solutions companies like EnerSys®.
