Energy efficiency
Energy efficiency is on top of CSPs’ agenda – together with the increased capacity demands and the need to address the challenge of exponential data traffic growth. That’s why we are constantly innovating our portfolio and integrate our solutions with renewable energy sources. So, we improve energy efficiency while increasing performance and accelerating the build of nationwide, fully performing 5G.
Our approach to energy efficiency
Data traffic on mobile networks continues to grow - but that doesn't mean energy use and related emissions in mobile networks need to grow along with it. CSPs have a pressing need to consider how to evolve their current networks, while reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.
To reduce the overall networks energy consumption, break the energy curve, our holistic approach consists of these three steps:
- Sustainability in the center of network planning
- Expand and modernize the existing network while scaling up 5G
- Use AI/ML and automation for intelligent operations to boost energy savings and secure user experience
What is your target?
1. Improve capacity while reducing energy consumption
Multi-band and multi-sector radios can provide more capacity while reducing energy consumption and radio carbon footprint.
2. Decrease embodied carbon emissions to reach Net Zero targets
Selecting products with low embodied carbon and passive cooling will contribute to reach the sustainability targets.
3. Reduce the cost per gigabyte with 5G
5G requires less signaling and transmits the same data faster, >10 times more energy efficient per gigabyte compared to 4G.
4. Maximize energy savings while securing performance
New software with AI and automation will boost energy savings and secure network performance.
Explore how SmarTone leveraged on energy software features of new radios.
2025 Targets and 2027 Ambitions
2025 Targets achieved ahead of schedule
Ericsson has *achieved its sustainability targets for 2025—six months ahead of schedule
*Disclaimer: These sustainability results are preliminary and will be verified by auditors as part of Ericsson’s Annual Sustainability Statement in Q1 2026.
