Sustainable solutions have the potential to reap huge energy savings across video entertainment industry
InterDigital (NASDAQ: IDCC) and Futuresource released a research paper highlighting the TV and video streaming industry's significant environmental impact, accounting for 4% of global emissions - double that of aviation. The study reveals that video entertainment devices' energy consumption has declined by 17% since 2020, with an additional 12% reduction expected by 2028.
The research emphasizes that video represents about 80% of total internet traffic, significantly impacting data centers' CO2 output. Notable findings include that each hour of film production generates 16.6 tCO2e of carbon, and in 2024, TVs generated an estimated 54 MtCO2e of emissions. The paper highlights solutions like Pixel Value Reduction (PVR) technology, which could have saved approximately 48 million kWh of energy if applied to the Paris Olympics broadcasts.
InterDigital (NASDAQ: IDCC) e Futuresource hanno pubblicato un documento di ricerca che mette in evidenza l'impatto ambientale significativo dell'industria della TV e dello streaming video, che rappresenta circa il 4% delle emissioni globali - il doppio rispetto all'aviazione. Lo studio rivela che il consumo energetico dei dispositivi di intrattenimento video è diminuito del 17% dal 2020, con una ulteriore riduzione del 12% prevista entro il 2028.
La ricerca sottolinea che il video rappresenta circa il 80% del traffico totale di internet, influenzando significativamente le emissioni di CO2 dei data center. Tra i risultati notevoli, si segnala che ogni ora di produzione cinematografica genera 16,6 tCO2e di carbonio, e nel 2024, i televisori hanno prodotto circa 54 MtCO2e di emissioni. Il documento evidenzia soluzioni come la tecnologia Pixel Value Reduction (PVR), che avrebbe potuto salvare circa 48 milioni kWh di energia se applicata alle trasmissioni delle Olimpiadi di Parigi.
InterDigital (NASDAQ: IDCC) y Futuresource han publicado un documento de investigación que destaca el impacto ambiental significativo de la industria de la televisión y el streaming de video, que representa aproximadamente el 4% de las emisiones globales - el doble que la aviación. El estudio revela que el consumo de energía de los dispositivos de entretenimiento de video ha disminuido un 17% desde 2020, con una reducción adicional del 12% esperada para 2028.
La investigación enfatiza que el video representa cerca del 80% del tráfico total de Internet, afectando significativamente las emisiones de CO2 de los centros de datos. Hallazgos notables incluyen que cada hora de producción cinematográfica genera 16.6 tCO2e de carbono, y en 2024, los televisores generaron aproximadamente 54 MtCO2e de emisiones. El documento destaca soluciones como la tecnología Pixel Value Reduction (PVR), que podría haber ahorrado alrededor de 48 millones de kWh de energía si se hubiera aplicado a las transmisiones de los Juegos Olímpicos de París.
InterDigital (NASDAQ: IDCC)와 Futuresource는 TV 및 비디오 스트리밍 산업의 상당한 환경 영향을 강조하는 연구 논문을 발표했습니다. 이 산업은 전 세계 배출량의 4%를 차지하며, 이는 항공기의 두 배입니다. 연구에 따르면 비디오 오락 장치의 에너지 소비는 2020년 이후 17% 감소했으며, 2028년까지 추가로 12%의 감소가 예상됩니다.
연구는 비디오가 전체 인터넷 트래픽의 약 80%를 차지하며, 데이터 센터의 CO2 배출량에 상당한 영향을 미친다고 강조합니다. 주목할 만한 발견에는 영화 제작의 매 시간당 16.6 tCO2e의 탄소가 생성되며, 2024년에는 TV가 약 54 MtCO2e의 배출량을 발생시킨다는 내용이 포함됩니다. 이 논문은 Pixel Value Reduction (PVR) 기술과 같은 솔루션을 강조하며, 이는 파리 올림픽 방송에 적용되었을 경우 약 4800만 kWh의 에너지를 절약할 수 있었을 것입니다.
InterDigital (NASDAQ: IDCC) et Futuresource ont publié un document de recherche mettant en lumière l'impact environnemental significatif de l'industrie de la télévision et du streaming vidéo, représentant environ 4% des émissions mondiales - le double de l'aviation. L'étude révèle que la consommation d'énergie des dispositifs de divertissement vidéo a diminué de 17% depuis 2020, avec une réduction supplémentaire de 12% prévue d'ici 2028.
La recherche souligne que la vidéo représente environ 80% du trafic Internet total, impactant significativement les émissions de CO2 des centres de données. Parmi les résultats notables, on trouve que chaque heure de production cinématographique génère 16,6 tCO2e de carbone, et en 2024, les téléviseurs ont généré environ 54 MtCO2e d'émissions. Le document met en évidence des solutions comme la technologie Pixel Value Reduction (PVR), qui aurait pu économiser environ 48 millions de kWh d'énergie si elle avait été appliquée aux diffusions des Jeux Olympiques de Paris.
InterDigital (NASDAQ: IDCC) und Futuresource haben ein Forschungsdokument veröffentlicht, das die signifikanten Umweltauswirkungen der TV- und Video-Streaming-Branche hervorhebt, die 4% der globalen Emissionen ausmacht - doppelt so viel wie die Luftfahrt. Die Studie zeigt, dass der Energieverbrauch von Videounterhaltungsgeräten seit 2020 um 17% gesunken ist, mit einer zusätzlichen Reduzierung von 12%, die bis 2028 erwartet wird.
Die Forschung betont, dass Video etwa 80% des gesamten Internetverkehrs ausmacht, was die CO2-Emissionen der Rechenzentren erheblich beeinflusst. Bedeutende Erkenntnisse umfassen, dass jede Stunde Filmproduktion 16.6 tCO2e an Kohlenstoff erzeugt und dass Fernseher im Jahr 2024 voraussichtlich 54 MtCO2e an Emissionen verursachen werden. Das Papier hebt Lösungen wie die Technologie Pixel Value Reduction (PVR) hervor, die etwa 48 Millionen kWh Energie eingespart hätte, wenn sie auf die Übertragungen der Olympischen Spiele in Paris angewendet worden wäre.
- Energy consumption for video entertainment devices has decreased 17% since 2020
- Additional 12% energy reduction expected by 2028
- TV energy consumption projected to decline 15% by 2028
- IP-based remote virtual production could reduce carbon footprint by 6x compared to on-site methods
- Video streaming industry accounts for 4% of global emissions, double that of aviation
- 4K TVs generate 1.7x more emissions per hour than 1080p HD TVs
- Paris Olympics media carbon footprint reached 602.8 million tons
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The environmental impact report positions InterDigital (IDCC) at the forefront of a critical industry challenge, with significant business implications. The revelation that video streaming accounts for
The company's Pixel Value Reduction (PVR) technology demonstrates impressive potential, as evidenced by the projected savings of 48 million kWh if applied to the Paris Olympics alone. This positions InterDigital favorably in three key areas: 1) Regulatory compliance, as environmental standards tighten globally, 2) Market differentiation, as sustainability becomes a key factor in technology adoption and 3) New revenue streams from licensing their green technology solutions.
The industry trends support a growing market opportunity:
- Video traffic reaching
80% of total internet traffic - Device energy consumption declining by
17% since 2020 - TV energy consumption projected to decrease
15% by 2028
For InterDigital, this represents a strategic opportunity to leverage its IP portfolio and research leadership in video compression and energy efficiency. The company's position as a key technology provider in this space could drive increased licensing revenues as industry players seek solutions to meet sustainability targets and reduce operational costs.
- Research from Futuresource and InterDigital estimates that the TV and video streaming industry accounts for
4% of total global emissions - double that of the aviation industry, at2% - Sustainable solutions such as Pixel Value Reduction (PVR) technology have the potential to reap huge energy savings if applied to events such as the Olympics
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The overall demand for more entertainment and video communication services has highlighted the need for more sustainable solutions across the industry. According to a paper released today by InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, and written by leading market research firm Futuresource, the video industry is rapidly emerging as a major emitter of greenhouse gas. Solutions like Pixel Value Reduction (PVR) can reap significant energy savings, especially around significant TV events such as the Olympics.
The report, “Spotlight on Sustainability: Towards a greener TV and video value chain,” analyzes the carbon footprint created by the video entertainment industry, from the point of production to delivery, and consumption. The paper also examines emerging solutions to mitigate the environmental impact across the video value chain.
One of the biggest challenges for the industry comes from Scope 3 emissions, which arise from indirect sources such as travel, accommodation, catering, and post-production. However, strides are being made in various areas:
- IP-based remote virtual production, for example, could lower the industry's carbon footprint by 6x less CO2 than on-site methods.
- TVs remain the most energy-intensive devices, but investments in AI and brightness-adjustment technologies mean that energy consumption of TVs are set to decline by
15% by 2028. - Overall energy consumption for video entertainment devices – which includes TVs, set-top boxes, media streamers, gaming consoles, smartphones, and tablets – has declined by
17% since 2020, with another12% reduction expected by 2028, as older devices are replaced with more energy-efficient alternatives.
InterDigital leads the industry in developing cutting-edge video compression standards and PVR technology to achieve lower energy consumption on a device without sacrificing the quality of the video content and experience. If PVR technology was applied to devices showing the recent Paris Olympics, roughly 48 million kWh of energy could have been saved, which is the equivalent of fueling 4,000 US homes for a year.
“While everyone is aware of the contributions the airline industry makes to greenhouse gas emissions–accounting for
“It is the responsibility of the entire industry to make changes that will improve the sustainability of the TV and video sector,” said Lionel Oisel, InterDigital’s Head of Video Labs. “While change is being made, more can and should be done. Technologies like PVR have the potential to make significant energy savings, even when applied to special events like the Olympics. If this was applied universally, the benefits could be huge, and a game changer for the industry.”
Cost savings and need for next-generation technologies to meet changing audience demands will drive sustainability strategies for TV and video companies. The research highlights several ways in which the industry is impacting the environment:
- Video as a proportion of all internet traffic continues to rise, with industry estimates placing at
80% of total traffic impacting the CO2 output from data centers. - Since 2023, each hour of film production has equated to an average of 16.6 tCO2e of carbon, equivalent to the energy consumption of two homes per annum.
- In 2024, an estimated 54 MtCO2e of emissions were generated from TVs: this is roughly equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of 11.7 million passenger vehicles.
- Futuresource report that there are now 858 million 4K TVs installed in homes, yet the emissions generated per hour from 4K TVs are around 1.7x that of a 1080 HD TV.
- Major sporting events have a significant impact on the environment: this year’s Paris Olympics had an estimated media carbon footprint of 602.8 million tons, with an estimated 1.25 TWh of electricity consumed as a result of streaming across televisions, mobile phones and laptops.
To read the complete report, “Spotlight on Sustainability: Towards a greener TV and video value chain,” please click here.
About InterDigital®
InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.
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