Ericsson
has partnered with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company
(EITC), to support the communications service provider to enhance the
sustainability of its networks and accelerate their transition to Net Zero by
reducing network energy consumption and carbon emissions.
As part of this collaboration, du’s 5G network has
realized up to 50 percent less energy consumption which will reduce carbon
emissions after deploying Ericsson’s 5G Massive MIMO radios along with remote
radios, including tri sector solutions such as the dual-band radio and
triple-band radio. The two companies have also finished testing advanced
functionalities and automation, as natively active 5G energy-efficiency
features like Micro Sleep Tx, can further reduce the radio energy consumption
by up to 15 percent.
du and Ericsson are also collaborating to build a
roadmap and deploy the latest technology capabilities of 5G and beyond to
provide the UAE with the best customer experience and lowest carbon footprint
for a greener future.
The partnership supports the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative as well du’s
commitment to achieving Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions within its operations
in the UAE by 2030 and Scope 3 by 2050.
Saleem Alblooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du,
says: “At du, we are committed to enhancing sustainability across the board
and protecting the environment we operate in. As we upgrade our 5G network and
see more wireless traffic, we continue to improve our energy efficiency and
reduce our carbon footprint. Reaffirming this commitment, our latest
partnership with Ericsson enables us to fast-track our journey towards our
climate and environmental goals.”
Nicolas Blixell, Vice President and Head of Ericsson Gulf
Council Countries at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, says:
“It has become more critical than ever for companies across all sectors to
sharpen their focus on sustainability as world leaders and stakeholders gather
for the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the UAE. At Ericsson, we
firmly believe it is possible to scale up 5G while reducing total network
energy consumption and are determined to help CSPs break the energy curve. We
will support du in every step of the way to enable them to capture the full
value of connectivity while building sustainable networks of the future.”
According to Ericsson’s Breaking the Energy Curve Report the ICT sector has the
potential to reduce total industrial emissions worldwide by up to 15
percent. Ericsson is at the forefront of R&D and innovation
focused on developing groundbreaking ICT solutions that deliver the best user
experience with the lowest possible energy consumption. Its industry-leading
RAN energy-saving software leverages artificial intelligence and machine
learning to adjust network capacity to match demand, reducing energy use.