5G Standalone (SA) technology has the potential to help reduce carbon emissions in the UK by enabling more efficient industrial operations and renewable energy production. Vodafone UK recently conducted research to explore the impact of 5G SA on two major areas of the UK’s net zero journey: renewable energy production and distribution, and reducing carbon emissions in the food and drink supply chain. The research revealed that 5G SA-enabled technologies such as remote maintenance drones, IoT solutions, and machine learning could increase the energy capacity on UK wind farms by 8GWh by 2035, providing a much-needed solution for wind turbines. Additionally, 5G SA could help reduce carbon emissions in the food and drink supply chain by enabling more efficient processes such as automated delivery and remote monitoring.
