How much power does a 5G base station use?

Each nation has a different 5G strategy. For 5G, China uses 3.5GHz as the frequency. Then, a 5G base station resembles a 4G system, but it’s on a much larger scale. For sub-6GHz in 5G, let’s say you have a macro base station. The power levels at the antenna range from 40 watts, 80 watts or 100 watts.

What are 5G power solutions?

Based on the concept of Bit Manages Watt, 5G power solutions use AI and Cloud technologies to implement multi-level intelligent collaboration between power supply and site devices, as well as power supply and network devices. Functional power supplies develop into intelligent ones, which greatly reduce the CAPEX and OPEX of sites.

How much power does 5G use?

The power consumption per unit of traffic (Watt/bit) is greatly decreased, but the power consumption of 5G increases greatly compared to that of 4G. Noticeably, in the 5G era, the maximum power consumption of a 64T64R AAU is 1000–1400 W, and that of a BBU is about 2000 W. Multiple bands in one site will be the typical configuration in the 5G era.

Will 5G sites need a new battery?

As the power consumption of 5G sites increases, the traditional backup power strategies, systems and carriers will also need to be revamped. In addition, while the density of the traditional lead-acid battery is low, they are heavy and large in size. Some sites may have difficulty in accommodating the large weight and size of the lead-acid battery.

What are the 3 principles of 5G power design?

Based on a deep understanding of 5G networks, Huawei proposes three principles for 5G Power design; be simple; intelligent; and efficient. 5G power solutions need to be simple. That means the devices require less space, the installation is simple, the deployment is fast, and O&M is easy.

Are backup power ports required in the 5G era?

In the 5G era, the requirements for service continuity and reliability of the power supplies and backup power of small sites are increasing. Backup power ports are required to support on-demand power backup. Traditional power supplies and backup power cannot meet the requirements of the 5G era.