{"id":19727,"date":"2019-10-16T11:36:56","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T09:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intellias.com\/?p=19727"},"modified":"2024-05-27T08:06:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T06:06:58","slug":"top-uses-of-5g-in-the-energy-sector","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/intellias.com\/top-uses-of-5g-in-the-energy-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Uses of 5G in the Energy Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

Raise your hand and give me five. Yes, the moment is near: 5G networks<\/b> will soon be as essential and commonplace as giving a high-five to your closest buddy.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, digitalization is reshaping the landscape in the energy sector. The need for higher energy efficiency, enhanced process control, and a better user experience is driving adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which in turn require advanced networking technologies to ensure a seamless exchange of data.<\/p>\n

Utility-related communications are among the most demanding of IoT applications<\/a>, with millions of devices needing to be wirelessly connected with an extreme degree of security and reliability. The fifth generation of cellular technologies (5G) seems to be shaping the future of the energy sector.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s find out how 5G differs from previous generations of mobile networks, what benefits it brings, and how to implement it for real-life use cases in the energy and utility sectors.<\/p>\n

What is 5G?<\/h2>\n

The fifth generation of mobile networking technology, 5G works on the same principles as 4G. However, the new 5G NR (New Radio)<\/a> air interface will have wider functionality than just mobile internet, providing a higher level of scalability and flexibility.<\/p>\n

Broadly speaking, 5G can be defined in two ways. The first and more obvious is that 5G is the next generation of cellular technology following after 4G, with improved speed, lower latency, and the ability to connect more devices at once.<\/p>\n

Comparison of key 4G and 5G parameters<\/b>
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\nSource: Qorvo \u2013 Getting to 5G: Comparing 4G and 5G System Requirements<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The second definition describes 5G as a new kind of service that combines the basics of GSM, 4G, Wi-Fi, and other innovative networking technologies to provide always-on coverage the likes of which have never been seen. From this point of view, 5G is not a simple cellular technology; it\u2019s a whole new vision created specifically to implement various IoT use cases and drive us closer to the smart city concept<\/a> \u2014 not only to let you watch your favorite Netflix series much faster while on the bus.<\/p>\n

5G and IoT use cases with deep mobile network deployment<\/b>
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\nSource: >Ericsson Mobility Report June 2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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For 5G and IoT use cases<\/b> at the industrial scale, there are strict infrastructure requirements regarding connectivity and data transmission. Apart from the issue of how to increase bandwidth<\/b> with 5G, early adopters are focusing on the following requirements for this new networking technology:
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\nSource: Gemalto \u2013 Introducing 5G networks \u2013 Characteristics and use cases<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Despite some differences in definitions, industry leaders agree that 5G will turn around the perception of mobile networks. For starters, 5G energy efficiency<\/b> will cut costs, improve decision-making with data insights, and provide the ability to connect almost every device across vast distances, offering control over hard-to-reach facilities to prevent life-threatening events.<\/p>\n

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5G is more than just a generational step; it represents a fundamental transformation of the role that mobile technology plays in society. As demand for continuous connectivity grows, 5G is an opportunity to create an agile, purpose-built network tailored to the different needs of citizens and the economy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMats Granryd, <\/span> General Director of GSMA<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/small>\n\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t<\/section>\n

Industries that win the most from 5G<\/b>
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\nSource: Ericsson Report \u2013 The 5G Business Potential: Second Edition<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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New services that 5G will bring to various industries<\/h2>\n

5G will bring three new types of connected services, as defined by the SMARTER<\/a> (New Services and Markets Technology Enablers) project by Yi-Hsueh Tsai of the Institute for Information Industry. The goal of SMARTER was to develop real-life use cases for 5G functionality and specify requirements for these new networks. The project identified 70 use cases grouped into five categories, which were later narrowed to three.<\/p>\n