On September 4, reports emerged regarding the Implementation Plan for Promoting the Coordinated Transformation and Development of Digitalization and Greening (2026-2030), which zeroes in on the green and low-carbon evolution of communication base stations. The plan advocates for enhancing energy conservation and reducing carbon emissions in base station construction by utilizing energy-saving hardware, such as low-power chips and high-efficiency power amplifiers. Additionally, it suggests the gradual adoption of heat dissipation technologies, including liquid cooling and natural cooling sources, to bolster base station energy efficiency.

Concurrently, the plan promotes the deployment of centralized wireless access network architectures, which involve sharing baseband resources and diminishing the need for supporting infrastructure like base station equipment rooms, power supplies, and air conditioners. Furthermore, it aims to elevate the energy efficiency of base station support facilities, amplify the application of outdoor compact intelligent power systems, and tailor backup power and green energy generation solutions to local conditions.

The plan also underscores the importance of promoting meticulous management and control of base station operational energy consumption. This involves precisely aligning base station load with power supply requirements through technologies such as load sensing, intelligent control, and dynamic energy conservation. Lastly, it encourages deepening the collaborative construction and sharing of base stations, advocating for minimalist networking, off-peak power consumption, and prioritizing the use of green electricity. This approach aims to foster an intensive base station layout and a clean energy supply.