Key Ways 5G Can Make A Difference

The clock was already ticking for humankind to face an unavoidable climate crisis, even before the COVID 19 became a pandemic. Nevertheless, the Coronavirus pandemic came with additional challenges in terms of balancing environmental sustainability with economic recovery.?

The new G is an upgrade to its predecessor as it is more energy-efficient. The best thing is that it has the potential to unlock a broader environment for those looking at the future. For example, it encourages behavioral changes like giving people the opportunity to work from home or anywhere they may be. Furthermore, it has the potential to improve fleet management, which will help boost transport efficiency. It may directly or indirectly be used to support measures that improve the quality and management of soil, air, water, and cultivate other important portions of the environment.

Below are ways 5G can make a difference to us (human beings) and the world: -

1. Manage Better Smarter Energy And Government Services??

It has been known that a primary benefit of a smart city is smart energy management. For example, a commercial landlord may take advantage of the 5G Powered IoT (Internet of Things) to save energy in areas of the building where it is not occupied. Energy companies can take advantage of connecting devices to map, monitor, and balance energy consumptions needed by businesses and other consumers, while taking advantage of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.??Therefore, there will be no need to generate power using fossil-fueled power stations, which will ultimately create a carbon-free environment and future energy model.?

Governments, on the other hand, can take advantage of the 5G technology to effectively and affordably deliver core services such as enhancing public safety, effective road traffic management, boosting energy-efficient, and monitoring important infrastructures. “Carriers are working with governments and port authorities to test the ability of 5G enabled networks so that they can automate cargo handling, the energy used at the ports and directing ship traffic.” based on a report by Deloitte Center for Government Insights.?

2. Reduce Waste And Conserve Resources??

“Household related leaks across the United States of America wastes about 900 billion gallons of water every year.” according to a report by Environmental Protection Agency. If we compound this report, the amount of water wasted is equivalent to the water used by 11 million homes every year. However, investing in smart water sensors connected to 5G IoT will not only help detect leaks but water pollution as well. The scale or technology that 5G demands translate to larger and more sensitive sensor networks that will be used. On a broad scale, these sensors can improve agricultural water, pesticides, and fertilizer usage by collecting soil, weather, and crop condition information.?

Wasted food is another resource that is wastes energy and water that went into producing it. Food wastage can be mitigated begin at the source (farms) by using 5G Agtech, and at each stage through the chain of production.?

3. Reduce Vehicle Pollution??

Although many governments are calling for electric-powered vehicles to reduce gas-powered vehicles steadily, a lot can still be done to reduce emissions. For example, car manufacturers can use 5G connected vehicles to stream data for the vehicle’s maintenance status, usage, and more. Combing all the information collected, manufacturers can be able to create vehicles that allow software adjustments in order to optimize performance, fuel efficiency, and reduce the emission of harmful gasses. A good example is the Cv2x (Cellular Vehicle to Everything) communication, which has paved the way for fully autonomous vehicles.?

Today, privatized 5G data collected by 5G networks can be used to highlight areas where traffic is moving slowly in real-time, which allows a vehicle to suggest/choose the best rough for best fuel economy.?

In the 4G era, we saw the introduction and growth of ride-sharing and ride-hailing apps. However, it is expected for app developers to develop cloud-based edge computing infrastructure while taking advantage of the 5G technology. This can be used for intelligent driving assistance and boost safety by updating the driver about the road and traffic conditions. Furthermore, AI-Powered personal assistance may improve the passenger experience through information services and streaming videos. In a nutshell, commuters will have access to fast internet they can use for their entertainment.?

Protecting Natural Habitats?

There is no doubt that forests are important and considered to be the back born of life. That is because they catch water, produce oxygen, medicine, and much more. For this reason, to protect our forests and help protect indigenous wildlife from disasters like fire, IoT sensors may be used to monitor the health of the trees. It will provide alerts to dangers like pollution, lack of water, and even diseases. A pilot program of this nature is currently going on in the iconic Sherwood Forest located in England.?

In this forest, 5G plays a pivotal role, where 5G connected monitors are used to collect data for an overall picture. For example, 5G connected water quality monitors are used in rivers and streams, which is not only used to ensure safer drinking water for the community but also protect aquatic living organisms against unhealthy levels of nitrate. The sensors alert authorities using the 5G connection in case of a problem or issue.?

5. Humanitarian And Emergency Aid?

The 5G connected IoT sensors can be used in areas vulnerable to wildfires or flooding; to transmit early warning signs of a potential disaster. This will potentially save people’s lives as well as protect property and the environment. This can be achieved by looking at and applying mitigation measures. In case of fire disasters, 5G-connected sensors will not only communicate with the fire station effectively but allow them to see into the fire and the chemical reaction taking place. This will give them the power to fight the fire quickly and effectively.??

Communication is paramount in case of a natural disaster or in parts of the world where conflict is happening. Supplementary 5G connectivity is an excellent form or medium of communication as it can be installed quickly using drones. This will allow ease of communication with the response team and other humanitarian or emergency teams for coordination.