This study introduces a mixed integer secondorder cone programming (MISOCP) model called the green
Ellipsoid model for power saving in communication networks.
The goal of this research is to optimize power consumption in
communication networks by applying the conic optimization
technique which is an emerging branch of research. The
consumed power in communication networks is minimized considering network data variation using robust optimization. We
apply the ellipsoidal uncertainty set to grant a variation in the
network data and presented the model in the form of MISOCP.
To scale down the total energy utilization in the network, the
study proposes shutting down some unnecessary links throughout the entire network. By identifying and deactivating these
redundant or unused links, the overall power consumption is
reduced. Based on the numerical results obtained, the proposed
green Ellipsoid model demonstrates the ability to save consumed
power in comparison to the existing green Hose approach. The
results indicate that the green Ellipsoid model exceeds the green
Hose approach in terms of power savings. This suggests that
the introduced model is more adequate in optimizing power
utilization and achieving energy efficiency in the communication
networks. An additional advantage of the green Ellipsoid model
is its ability to accommodate data variation across the network
through a single parameter. Acknowledging that MISOCP is a
known NP-hard problem, the study also proposes an improved
method to minimize computation time. This is achieved by
leveraging optimization software tools that make the model
tractable. By utilizing these tools, the presented model can be
efficiently solved within an acceptable time.Â