User Allocation in Heterogeneous Network Supplied by Renewable Energy Sources

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new user allocation scheme for heterogeneous wireless networks powered by renewable energy, aiming to improve energy efficiency by reallocating traffic to green base stations.

Contribution

It proposes a novel user allocation method specifically designed for renewable energy-powered heterogeneous networks, enhancing energy efficiency in wireless communication.

Findings

High-energy efficiency achieved through traffic reallocation to green base stations

Renewable energy sources can significantly reduce network energy consumption

The scheme improves sustainability of wireless networks

Abstract

The information and communication technology, ICT, a domain of the global economy, consumes more and more energy, what is the effect of continuously increasing wireless data traffic. Thus, there is a need for more energy-efficient and sustainable network and resource management, and such a goal can be achieved by the utilization of renewable energy sources. This paper proposes a novel user allocation scheme applicable to the heterogeneous radio access networks supplied with renewable energy sources. Presented results proved that high-energy efficiency can be accomplished by reallocating some traffic to the green wireless base station.