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Based on the microgrid operation structure, 5G base station and multi-objective problem algorithm, a multi-objective optimization operation model of microgrid access to 5G
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Both 5G base stations and CO 2 emissions are significantly lower than the previous estimates. We decomposed the CO 2 footprint of China''s 5G networks and assessed
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