Demo: BeGREEN Intelligence Plane for AI-driven Energy Efficient O-RAN management
2026-06-03 • Networking and Internet Architecture
Networking and Internet Architecture
AI summaryⓘ
The authors show how using AI and a new network design called O-RAN can help make cellular networks use less energy. They demonstrate a system called BeGREEN that automatically controls when cell towers are turned on or off to save power. Their example uses simulated cells and connects different AI parts to optimize energy use efficiently.
O-RANAI/MLRAN optimizationBeGREEN Intelligence Planeenergy efficiencycellular networksrAppsxAppsautomated controlnetwork management
Authors
M. Catalan-Cid, D. Reiss, G. Castellanos, J. Armstrong
Abstract
Cellular networks management is being enhanced by O-RAN architecture and AI/ML solutions, enabling automated intelligent control loops for RAN optimization across various use cases. Ensuring energy sustainability is crucial to minimizing the impact of mobile networks on global energy consumption. This demo showcases the BeGREEN Intelligence Plane, an AI-driven solution for energy-efficient management of O-RAN networks. The presented workflow focuses on controlling the operational status of emulated cells, highlighting the integration of key components such as the AI Engine and the optimizations achieved through rApps and xApps