Stochastic Geometric Energy Coverage Analysis in Millimeter Wave Cellular Networks

This paper presents an analytical model of energy harvesting (EH) performance for user equipment (UE) in mm-wave cellular networks, addressing the challenges of limited battery life and high energy consumption. The effects of base stations (BSs) density, BS antenna elements and the channel path-loss on the energy coverage probability (ECP) of the UE are investigated. Results obtained from the analytical model perfectly match the Monte Carlo simulations and show significant enhancements in ECP when BSs density and antenna elements increase. Moreover, this analytical model offers researchers valuable insights into the network’s performance regarding EH capabilities. This facilitates informed decisions for network planning and development.