6G • Core Network
Green 6G Sustainability Framework
Net-Zero Environmental and Energy Efficiency Mandate for IMT-2030
Standardized framework requiring 6G to achieve a 100x improvement in energy efficiency per bit and full lifecycle carbon neutrality.
Technical Explanation
Amid global climate crises, 6G cannot afford to consume more energy than 5G despite delivering 50x higher throughput. The Green 6G Sustainability Framework establishes strict energy-per-bit metrics (targeting 100x reduction in Joules/bit). It mandates deep sleep states for base stations during low-traffic periods, zero-power ambient IoT terminals, solar/kinetic energy harvesting, and cradle-to-grave circular economy recycling of all radio hardware.
Key Functions
- Enforces a 100x reduction in energy consumption per transmitted bit compared to 5G
- Automates AI-driven deep sleep states that power down idle radio PAs within milliseconds
- Mandates net-zero carbon footprints across 6G network lifecycle and manufacturing
- Prioritizes renewable energy-aware workload scheduling in cloud-native 6G cores
Specifications
ITU-R M.2160 Sustainability Mandate, ITU-T L.1331, ETSI EEPS 6G
Interfaces
Network Energy Telemetry BusGreen Telco AI Optimizer
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