Are grid alternatives assessed against energy consumption ?

Tests

Is the network used mainly the least energy consuming, among the existing solutions so as not to have to add new infrastructures?

Precisions

The ARCEP report (October 2019 - The digital carbon footprint) classifies GHG consumption by type of network. Wired or fiber networks are at least 3 times more energy efficient than wireless networks. 4G is one of the most energy intensive consumers. On wireless networks, consumption is very closely linked to the volume of data, which is less true on wired networks. From another point of view the electronic components of the "wireless" are less robust and can involve more need of renewal. Since these components are usually integrated on the motherboards of the peripherals, the failure usually requires the replacement of the entire device.