Goal of the DESI project is to optimize the energy consumption of ICT production, considering both the domains of "ICT" and "Energy" in a unifying way. The operation of ICT components over the whole supply chain, up to customer networks, has to be taken into account and controlled with respect to varying traffic. This leads to new requirements for the power supply of widespread telecommunication networks.

Taking a unifying view on energy and ICT network makes it necessary to consider complex relationships between various restrictions on different systems. We use state-of-the-art methods of mathematical optimization to deal with this challenge. This includes a model-based description of network topologies and structures, the study of the net-wide influences of components under varying load, as well as the design and implementation of algorithms for the energy-efficient control of ICT production.

Further information is available in the detailed project description.

Contact

• Axel Werner

Members

• Axel Werner
• Christian Raack
• Inken Olthoff
• Frank Pfeuffer

Cooperation

• Deutsche Telekom AG, Laboratories
• Alcatel Lucent Deutschland AG
• Joulex GmbH
• PASM Power and Air Condition Solution Management GmbH & Co. KG

Funding

• BMWi Förderinitiative IT2Green

Duration

• 06/2011 - 05/2014