| Functional requirements for energy efficiency in intelligent Internet of things platforms |
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With the rapid growth of IoT platform technology, many sensors and devices can be connected. IoT applications require energy efficiency because most IoT devices run on constrained battery power. IoT applications involve many smart devices, making energy issues more essential for decreasing carbon footprints and costs. Moreover, energy efficiency is crucial because IoT platforms comprise many interconnected devices and services that require a lot of energy. With the strong emergence of AI nowadays, the IoT platform is integrated with AI to enhance the decision-making process in the IoT platform, improving the value of the data generated by the IoT platform. The integration between the IoT platform and AI functionality gave rise to a new paradigm called the intelligent IoT platform.
Recommendation ITU-T L.1341 specifies the functional requirements essential for achieving sustainable and robust energy efficiency in intelligent Internet of Things (IoT) platforms. These platforms, defined as comprehensive technological frameworks integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, face significant energy challenges due to the computational complexity introduced by AI and the collective power demand of a massive volume of interconnected devices. Recognizing that the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and the immense scale of IoT deployments introduce significant energy consumption challenges, this document mandates a holistic approach to energy management across the entire system. This Recommendation first identifies considerations for energy management in intelligent IoT platforms in respect of hardware specifications, data collection and processing, AI models and operation and management. Functional requirements for energy efficiency in intelligent IoT platforms are then addressed in regard to intelligent data acquisition and processing, energy-efficient communication protocols, dynamic AI resource management, energy monitoring and management, AI-enhanced energy optimization and lifecycle energy efficiency management. In addition, best practices to improve energy efficiency in intelligent IoT platforms are given in Appendix I, with energy-aware IoT architecture design, energy-efficient data management, green networks and communication, AI-based energy optimization, energy harvesting and sustainable power solutions and cooperative energy saving techniques with the edge and cloud.
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https://handle.itu.int/11.1002/1000/16650 |
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L series: Environment and ICTs, climate change, e-waste, energy efficiency; construction, installation and protection of cables and other elements of outside plant
L.1300-L.1399: Energy efficiency, smart energy and green data centres |
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2025-12-14 |
| Provisional name: | L.EEIoT, L.1340 |
| Approval process: | AAP |
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ITU-T Study Group 5 |
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L.1341 (12/2025)
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L Suppl. 4 (04/2016)
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Guidelines for developing a sustainable e-waste management system
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L Suppl. 5 (12/2014)
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Life-cycle management of ICT goods
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L Suppl. 6 (12/2014)
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ITU-T L.1300 - Supplement on a validation test of a data centre cooling method using renewable energy in a cold region
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L Suppl. 7 (12/2014)
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ITU-T L.1300 - Supplement on rationale for minimum data set for evaluating energy efficiency and for controlling data centre equipment in view of power saving
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L Suppl. 8 (12/2014)
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ITU-T L.1300 - Supplement on potential for primary energy savings in TLC/ICT centres through free cooling
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L Suppl. 9 (12/2014)
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ITU-T L.1300 - Supplement on case study of reduction of air-conditioning energy by optical fibre based thermometry
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L Suppl. 10 (12/2014)
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ITU-T L.1300 - Supplement on verification experiments related to increase of efficiency of air-conditioning and control technologies at a data centre
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ITU-T L.1300 - Supplement on verification test and feasibility study of energy and space efficient cooling systems for data centres with high density ICT devices
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L Suppl. 12 (12/2014)
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ITU-T L.1300 - Supplement on experimental studies on plates and ducts installed at equipment inlets and outlets
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L Suppl. 20 (10/2015)
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Green public ICT procurement
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L Suppl. 21 (04/2016)
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Implementation guidance for small- and medium-sized enterprises on information and communication technology supply chain due diligence concerning conflict minerals
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L Suppl. 27 (10/2016)
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Supplement on success stories on e-waste management
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L Suppl. 28 (10/2016)
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Circular economy in information and communication technology; definition of approaches, concepts and metrics
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L Suppl. 32 (10/2016)
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Supplement for eco-specifications and rating criteria for mobile phones eco-rating programmes
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L Suppl. 33 (10/2016)
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Assessment of energy consumption of information and communication technology services
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L Suppl. 41 (05/2021)
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Requirements on energy efficiency measurement models and the role of artificial intelligence and big data
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L Suppl. 42 (05/2021)
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Guidelines on the environmental efficiency of machine learning processes in supply chain management
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L Suppl. 43 (05/2021)
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Smart energy saving of 5G base stations: Traffic forecasting and strategy optimization of 5G wireless network energy consumption based on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies
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L Suppl. 46 (12/2021)
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Definitions and recent trends in circular cities
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L Suppl. 47 (07/2022)
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Examples of resource saving within the information and communication technology sector
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L Suppl. 49 (07/2022)
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Overview on adaptation to climate change for information and communication technology networks
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L Suppl. 52 (10/2022)
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Computer processing, data management and energy perspective
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L Suppl. 53 (10/2022)
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Guidelines on the implementation of environmental efficiency criteria for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies
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L Suppl. 54 (10/2022)
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Guidance for assessing the greenhouse gas emissions consequences of the financial effects generated by information and communication technology
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L Suppl. 55 (10/2022)
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Environmental efficiency and impacts on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of data centres and cloud computing
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L Suppl. 56 (10/2022)
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Guidelines for connecting cities and communities with the Sustainable Development Goals
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L Suppl. 62 (06/2026)
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ITU-T L.1331 – Supplement on study of multi-dimensional network energy efficiency metrics
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L Suppl. 63 (06/2026)
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ITU-T L.1060 – Supplement on specific principles for the green supply chain management of information and communication technology manufacturing industry
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L Suppl. 65 (07/2026)
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National experiences with respect to ITU-T L.1xx-series optical fibre cables, installation methods and test methods
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Partnering for solutions: ICTs in Smart Water Management
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2014
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Resilient pathways: the adaptation of the ICT sector to climate change
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2014
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Network infrastructure best practices
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2013
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Greening ICT Supply Chains – Survey on Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Initiatives
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2012
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Review of Mobile Handset Eco-Rating Schemes
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2012
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Boosting Energy Efficiency through Smart Grids
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