SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR MOBILE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 24 Sayı: 48, 465 - 476, 18.12.2025

Ahmet Mecid Kaya , Şükrü Okul , Özgür Can Turna , Zeynep Gürkaş-Aydin

https://doi.org/10.55071/ticaretfbd.1675936

Öz

This article examines the importance and application possibilities of sustainable energy solutions in mobile network infrastructures. Reducing dependency on traditional energy sources provides environmental sustainability in the mobile communication sector while also providing long-term cost savings. The article discusses the integration of renewable energy sources, technologies that increase energy efficiency, and technological innovations in this field. In addition, economic and environmental benefits, challenges, and strategies to overcome these challenges are discussed. Finally, future research areas and application opportunities are evaluated, emphasizing the importance of sustainable solutions in energy management of mobile network infrastructures.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Sustainable Energy , Mobile Network Infrastructure , Renewable Energy , Energy Efficiency , Environmental Sustainability , Economic Benefits

MOBİL AĞ ALTYAPISI İÇİN SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR ENERJİ ÇÖZÜMLERİ

Öz

Bu makale, mobil ağ altyapılarında sürdürülebilir enerji çözümlerinin önemini ve uygulama olanaklarını incelemektedir. Geleneksel enerji kaynaklarına bağımlılığın azaltılması, mobil iletişim sektöründe çevresel sürdürülebilirlik sağlarken aynı zamanda uzun vadeli maliyet tasarrufu sunmaktadır. Makalede, yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarının entegrasyonu, enerji verimliliğini artıran teknolojiler ve bu alandaki teknolojik yenilikler ele alınmaktadır. Ayrıca, ekonomik ve çevresel faydalar, karşılaşılan zorluklar ve bu zorlukların üstesinden gelme stratejileri tartışılmaktadır. Son olarak, gelecekteki araştırma alanları ve uygulama fırsatları değerlendirilerek, mobil ağ altyapılarının enerji yönetiminde sürdürülebilir çözümlerin önemi vurgulanmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Sürdürülebilir Enerji , Mobil Ağ Altyapısı , Yenilenebilir Enerji , Enerji Verimliliği , Çevresel Sürdürülebilirlik , Ekonomik Faydalar

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