Huawei Global Digital Power Summit Empowers a Greener ICT Future
The Huawei Global Digital Power Summit took place in Barcelona, Spain on March 3, 2025, during the MWC 2025 event. The theme of the summit was “AI Powering a Greener ICT,” attracting operators, leading enterprises, industry experts, and visionaries from around the world. Together, they shared innovative perspectives and insights, delving into the new opportunities arising in the era of All Intelligence.
A Vision for a Sustainable Future
Charles Yang, Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of Global Marketing, Sales and Services, Huawei Digital Power, highlighted the significant strides made in reducing carbon emissions globally. However, the climate crisis remains a pressing challenge. The telecom industry alone contributes about 600 million tons of carbon emissions, representing 2% of the global total. To address this, Huawei Digital Power leverages digital and power electronics technologies to offer low-carbon solutions. These solutions enable telecom operators to transition from energy consumers to energy producers and facilitators, paving the way towards carbon neutrality.
Green Success Stories
Yang shared success stories of mainstream operators worldwide who have partnered with Huawei to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. For instance, in Pakistan, Huawei implemented a PV plus energy storage system, reducing fuel consumption per site by 96% and cutting energy OPEX by 38%. Similarly, in the Czech Republic and Finland, operators saw increased revenue through participation in the electricity market with Huawei’s solutions. These initiatives collectively generated 2.28 billion kWh of green power, saving 81.6 billion kWh of electricity and reducing carbon emissions by 39.86 million tons—a significant environmental impact.
Promoting Lithium Battery Safety
At the summit, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Huawei released the White Paper on Lithium Batteries for Telecom Sites, advocating for the use of high-quality lithium batteries to enhance performance and safety in telecom operations. The paper emphasizes the importance of end-to-end safety system construction and provides guidelines for the efficient application of lithium batteries in the communications industry. Reyna úbeda from ITU highlighted the importance of environmental standards in the ICT sector, emphasizing the role of safe lithium batteries in reducing carbon footprints.
Embracing All Intelligence
As the world transitions into the era of All Intelligence, Huawei Digital Power remains committed to innovation and collaboration with global partners to create a sustainable and greener future. The summit showcased the potential of AI applications and intelligent scenarios in shaping the future of the ICT industry, offering new opportunities and challenges in energy consumption. Through continuous investment in innovation and partnership, Huawei aims to drive business value and contribute to a better, greener future.
In conclusion, the Huawei Global Digital Power Summit exemplified the industry’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and collaborative efforts, the ICT sector can pave the way for a greener and more efficient future. As we embrace the era of All Intelligence, it is crucial for stakeholders to work together towards a sustainable and environmentally conscious future. Let’s continue to explore new possibilities and drive positive change for generations to come.
