Studies on the Use of 5G RedCap Technology for Electric Power Communication Services

As 5G technology advances, particularly with the adoption of 3GPP Rel-16/Rel-17 standards, there is a growing need for terminal equipment in the field of power communication that has low power consumption, cheap cost, and high reliability. In order to meet the demands of medium- and low-speed IoT application scenarios, 5G RedCap (reduced capability) technology is a new type of 5G terminal defined in the Rel-17 version. It is especially suitable for industrial IoT, wearable devices, and other scenarios. By reducing terminal design complexity and system cost, 5G RedCap technology meets the needs of medium- and low-speed IoT application scenarios. In this context, this paper thoroughly studies the application of 5G RedCap technology based on 5G RedCap technology in electric power communication services, and explores its ability to support electric power business scenarios. This article first examines the communication needs of the power business and how well they align with 5G network slicing. It next suggests a 5G network slicing coupling model that is tailored to various power business scenarios. Second, the complexity reduction technology, power saving technology, and its identification method of 5G RedCap terminals are examined, and their power consumption optimization effect is evaluated, based on the current scenario of 1800 MHz spectrum allotment. In conclusion, this paper presents the particular needs for the integration of the 5G RedCap and the 4G electric power network along with the future access requirements of large-scale electric power terminals. It also designs multimode communication terminal equipment to enhance the security and efficiency of network access for the electric power system’s end equipment. The study’s findings demonstrate that terminal equipment’s energy economy and communication performance may be significantly enhanced by implementing 5G RedCap technology in electric power communication.