China Mobile adopts energy efficient network solution

Thousands of people visiting Beijing will use a new mobile network that, thanks to energy efficient technology, will have minimal environmental impact.

 

Local citizens and visitors flocking to Beijing will be able to communicate over one of the country’s most energy efficient mobile networks.

China Mobile Group Beijing Ltd., (CMBJ) has adopted energy efficient Nokia Siemens Networks Flexi GSM Base Stations in its network to achieve low operating costs and reduced CO2 emissions.

With the People’s Republic of China focusing on reducing the environmental impact of strategic industries, the partnership with Nokia Siemens Networks is timely. As an official telecommunications supplier, CMBJ is playing an important role in helping to make Beijing as ‘green’ as possible.

Balancing cost with environmental need

Nokia Siemens Networks has worked closely with CMBJ to create solutions that meet China’s growing need for converging data, voice and video services, while balancing operational costs and the environment. Zhang Zhiqiang, Head of Nokia Siemens Networks Greater China Region, said: “As China’s boom in the telecommunications market continues, Nokia Siemens Networks is answering the call to deliver innovative solutions to operators who are continually being challenged with rising costs and competitive pressures. Not only does this demonstrate how we can help customers like CMBJ to save costs by reducing power consumption, we can also cut CO2 emissions to lower the impact on the environment.”

Energy efficient solutions

The Flexi GSM Base Station being used by CMBJ is the smallest and most energy efficient wide area GSM base station on the market. Its minimal power consumption inherently saves energy, as well as virtually eliminating the need for power-hungry air conditioning to cool the base stations. Furthermore, the base stations’ high RF performance minimizes the total number of sites needed to achieve the required coverage and capacity.

CMBJ has also selected Nokia Siemens Networks to expand its General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) core network, allowing it to increase its packet core network capacity cost-effectively, as well as launch new mobile data applications.

The flexible way to raise operational efficiency

Available with GSM, WCDMA and WiMAX technologies, the Flexi Base Station range brings many CAPEX and OPEX advantages, including:

  • Easier site construction, with easier implementation – yielding lower roll-out costs

  • Maximum re-use of legacy site infrastructure

  • Quicker site finding due to flexible design and installation options, which reduces initial surveying overheads

  • Dramatically reduced demand for power, resulting in smaller power systems and lower electricity bills

  • Site solutions with shorter antenna lines typically double RF performance – fewer sites are needed causing less environmental impact

  • Flexible design – sites constructed to adapt to future radio technologies and requirements

Nokia Siemens Networks and WWF sign global partnership

With WWF’s help, Nokia Siemens Networks will focus on strengthening environmental awareness among personnel and other key stakeholders.

Nokia Siemens Networks and WWF, the global conservation organization, will work together on a series of activities, including learning on environmental matters. Additionally, WWF will provide an outside view and guidance on the company’s environmental activities.