Network Water–Energy Balance Index
Description
Network Water–Energy Balance Index (NWEBI) — evaluates water usage relative to energy-normalized throughput. Example: NWEBI = (Total_Data / Total_Water) × (1 / Energy_per_bit_baseline). Purpose: balance water and energy efficiency at network scale.
KPI Data
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit/Format | Index |
| Network Domain | RAN + Data Center |
| KPI Type | Composite |
| Lifecycle Stage | Deployment & Operation |
| 6G Sustainability KPI Category | Observability |
| Source Document | https://nextgalliance.org/white_papers/evolution-of-sustainability-indicators-for-next-generation-radio-network-technologies/ + https://nextgalliance.org/white_papers/evolution-of-sustainability-indicators-for-data-centers-and-next-generation-core-networks/ |
| Section/Table/Page | Derived from RAN Table 1 and DC Section 5.4 (Tables 2 & 3) |
| Notes | Derived KPIs (Cross-domain: RAN + Data Center) |