Hi there! Thanks for tuning in to our podcast. You've raised some excellent points about the need to transition to a net-zero paradigm for the next generation of telecom networks. It's true that many current small cell base stations draw power from the grid, which isn't sustainable in the long run. Your Q about energy-efficient solutions for pop-up networks, especially flying platforms, are spot on. Small flying platforms indeed have limited battery power, while larger ones like High-Altitude Platforms (HAPs) can leverage solar energy for onboard transceivers. It's crucial to explore multiple solutions, such as wireless battery charging, energy-efficient architecture (like edge processing), and designing energy-efficient wireless protocols. There are research efforts into charging flying platforms' batteries with Free-Space Optics (FSO) while they're in flight. Additionally, the concept of these platforms latching onto stations with energy solutions or charging capabilities has now become possible. It's all about optimizing energy usage and sustainability in the evolving telecom landscape. Hope this helps. Thanks

Very exciting! Sounds like a great area of research. Thank you for the detailed answer, @@ProfessorShakir