Modelling Energy Efficiency of Next-Generation Networks

该项目的重点是开发下一代电信网络能耗建模技术。电信运营商面临的一个日益严重的问题是如何最大限度地减少其网络的能耗。这对于减少运营支出和满足未来网络流量增长的能源需求非常重要。下一代网络（如5G无线和网络功能虚拟化）的趋势正在出现，它将使用高度动态的网络架构。项目成果旨在实现能源使用的实时管理，并评估网络基础设施中不同投资策略的财务效益。

The focus of this project is to develop modelling techniques for energy consumption in next-generation telecommunication networks. A growing problem for telecommunication providers is how to minimise the energy consumption of their networks. This is important in reducing their operational expenditure and meeting the energy demands of future growth in network traffic. There is an emerging trend towards next-generation networks (such as 5G wireless and network function virtualisation), which will use highly dynamic network architectures. Project outcomes are intended to enable real-time management of energy usage, and the assessment of the financial benefits of different investment strategies in network infrastructure.