Energy Consumption in a Mobile World

ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN A MOBILE WORLD Growth of Mobile The global power consumption of mobile networks is Growth in mobile traffic last year 2% 2013 70% 10% 2020 A More Efficient Network Possible reduction in net energy consumption by 2020 with a more efficient network. %06 Large antennas broadcast over long distances in all directions, consuming and wasting a lot of energy. The first step to a more efficient network is replacing large towers with a network of smaller antennas. Smartphones and Energy Efficiency Smartphones already help energy efficiency by replacing or reducing the use of many other power hungry devices. 00 Agencies like Australia's NICTA are working on optimising the power consumption of microprocessors to eliminate energy inefficiencies. What You Can Do Now FREE WiFi uses much less energy than 3G or 4G. Use public WiFi where you can, and utilise your WiFi at home. Wi Fi HERE Plugging your computer directly into your modem is more energy efficient than using WiFi. Where you need to use WiFi, a combined modem & wireless router device is more efficient than two separate devices. Call Today EVERESTELECTRICAL 0410 229 139 www.everestelectrical.com.au Links: http://ceet.unimelb.edu.au/ http://greentouch.org/ http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/mobile-devices-in-power-play-20130703-2pall.html