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The Need for Energy-Efficient Networks: A Review of Green Communication Systems and Network Architectures

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Intelligent Sustainable Systems (WorldS4 2023)

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This paper presents a comprehensive review of green communication systems and network architectures and highlights the need for energy-efficient networks. The paper begins by discussing the concept of green communication systems and the challenges associated with energy consumption in networks. The solutions and approaches for designing energy-efficient networks are then presented, including the use of energy-efficient transmission techniques, the optimization of network design and architecture, and the development of energy-efficient devices and components. Additionally, the paper presents a case study of the use of ultra-spectra communication system (USCS) in green radio communication systems to demonstrate the effectiveness of this technology in reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainability. Finally, the paper concludes by providing recommendations for future research, including the development of energy-efficient devices and components and the implementation of advanced radio communication technologies in green communication systems and networks. This paper serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and professionals working in the field of green communication systems and network architectures.

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    Muhammad Fakhrul Safitra, Muharman Lubis & Muhammad Ilham Alhari

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Safitra, M.F., Lubis, M., Lubis, A.R., Alhari, M.I. (2024). The Need for Energy-Efficient Networks: A Review of Green Communication Systems and Network Architectures. In: Nagar, A.K., Jat, D.S., Mishra, D., Joshi, A. (eds) Intelligent Sustainable Systems. WorldS4 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 803. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7569-3_11

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