According to PRnewswire, at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, Huawei unveiled its latest advancements in green digital power solutions during the Huawei Global Digital Power Summit. Themed “AI Powering a Greener ICT”, the summit brought together global telecom operators, industry leaders, and technology experts to discuss sustainable innovations in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector.
One of the key announcements at the summit was the release of the White Paper on Lithium Batteries for Telecom Sites, a joint effort between Huawei and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This marks a significant milestone in telecom energy storage solutions, advocating for high-quality lithium battery adoption to enhance efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and increase operational resilience in telecom networks worldwide.
Telecom Industry’s Carbon Footprint and the Role of Lithium Batteries
The telecom industry accounts for approximately 600 million tons of carbon emissions annually, representing 2% of total global emissions. As demand for connectivity and 5G expansion grows, telecom operators face mounting energy consumption and cost challenges.
To combat these issues, Huawei Digital Power has integrated AI-driven power electronics solutions to help telecom operators reduce energy costs, lower emissions, and increase energy independence. Notable initiatives include:
- Pakistan: Huawei deployed a PV plus energy storage system (ESS), replacing traditional diesel gensets with solar power, reducing fuel consumption per site by 96%.
- Czech Republic: Huawei enabled telecom operators to monetize backup energy storage by participating in the electricity market.
- Finland: Huawei assisted operators in aggregating telecom site ESS to participate in frequency response services, significantly boosting revenue.
According to Charles Yang, Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of Global Marketing, Sales and Services, Huawei Digital Power, Huawei Digital Power has helped customers in the ICT industry generate 2.28 billion kWh of green power and save 81.6 billion kWh of electricity, equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by 39.86 million tons and planting 54.46 million trees.
White Paper on Lithium Batteries for Telecom Sites: A New Industry Benchmark
The newly released ITU-Huawei White Paper on Lithium Batteries for Telecom Sites serves as a global reference for standardizing lithium battery applications in telecom infrastructure. The document outlines:
- Best practices for lithium battery safety in telecom applications.
- High-performance battery selection criteria to ensure durability and efficiency.
- End-to-end safety system guidelines to minimize operational risks.
- Insights from global case studies on lithium battery deployment.
“the standardization sector of the International Telecommunication Union is developing standards to enable environmental efficiency in the ICT sector.”-Reyna Úbeda, Engineer at ITU-T SG5 (Environment, Climate Action, and Circular Economy).
Additionally, the Data Center Lithium-ion Battery Safety Application White Paper was also released, advocating for widespread adoption of lithium-ion batteries in the data center industry.
How AI and Digital Power Are Shaping the Future of Telecom Energy
As the telecom sector accelerates digital transformation, the role of AI-powered energy solutions is becoming increasingly critical. Huawei predicts that AI-driven energy optimization strategies will play a pivotal role in reducing ICT energy costs and emissions, while also enhancing network resilience.
The adoption of smart lithium battery systems aligns with global carbon neutrality goals and supports telecom operators in transitioning from energy consumers to energy producers through technologies like Virtual Power Plants (VPPs).
Conclusion: The Path Toward a Greener ICT Industry
With telecom operators worldwide embracing lithium battery solutions, the Huawei-ITU White Paper sets a benchmark for safe, efficient, and sustainable energy storage in telecom networks. By integrating AI, renewable energy, and digital power solutions, the telecom industry is poised for a major transformation—one that prioritizes carbon neutrality, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. As the world moves towards an “All Intelligence” era, collaborations between industry leaders, technology innovators, and global standardization bodies will be essential in shaping the future of green ICT infrastructure.
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