Chinese Telecommunications Infrastructure in Europe Risks
The expansive role of Chinese equipment in Europe''s telecommunications infrastructure is not just a technical issue—it is a geopolitical and strategic challenge with far
These outcomes demonstrate that upgrading to low-carbon base stations not only ensures economic feasibility but also delivers significant environmental and public health benefits, reinforcing the strategic value of decarbonizing China's communication infrastructure.
Comparing data from 2021, 2025, and 2030, 41 we found that the electricity consumption due to communication base station operations in China increased annually.
However, a significant reduction of ca. 42.8% can be achieved by optimizing the power structure and base station layout strategy and reducing equipment power consumption. Overall, this study provides a clear approach to assess the environmental impact of the 5G base station and will promote the green development of mobile communication facilities.
In 2024, the number of telecom base stations in China is expected to increase to 12.65 million. Based on this, we estimate that the total electricity consumption of telecom base stations in China in 2024 will be 146,242.621 GWh.
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