The discussion about site emissions (EMF) continues even after more than 30 years of mobile communications. The fact that operators can partially shut down site systems during off-peak times is a well-known topic. However, the questions also arise as to how the topic of EMF and saving electricity can be further advanced and what benefits this also has for operators.

Using data from smart meters and AI, a predictive assessment could be made of when and where the power demand at the sites will decrease and determine the frequencies still required to supply the traffic load. This could also determine which frequency band would be most suitable for this purpose.
This could improve EMF values, and electricity demand analyses could be used to reduce power connection applications through intelligent active power buffering (small grid buffers using modern batteries with controls), thus further reducing supply costs for suppliers.

These small storage systems could also help provide additional stability for energy providers in their feed-in processes, provided they are well distributed across the city.

All of this is currently just a concept (for the German mobile communications market), but it is certainly feasible with existing technology available on the market.

It remains to be seen to what extent mobile operators will be included in the critical infrastructure and whether this could lead to changes.