Energy measurement

The documentation on energy measurement examines methods for measuring the environmental impact of ICT systems, particularly their energy consumption, as well as ways to improve energy efficiency. The goal is to create a practical and technically sound framework that enables the power consumption of ICT system hardware to be measured systematically and the impacts of software components to be analyzed reliably as part of software development and maintenance processes.

The study has surveyed measurement methods, evaluated physical power and energy meters, and formulated recommendations for establishing a measurement laboratory. The analysis was based on the suitability of the solutions, among industry stakeholders, the availability of equipment, and cost-effectiveness. In addition, the study has taken into account the suitability of the measurement environment for various research and development needs of ICT systems.

The documentation includes requirements specifications for the implementation of the measurement laboratory, the evaluation of various measuring instruments, and recommendations for equipment procurement based on that evaluation. In addition, it describes the structural design of the measurement laboratory, the necessary components and configuration for various measurement scenarios, and ensures that the laboratory can, if necessary, be integrated into software development practices and continuous optimization.

This work supports the practical implementation of green software development by enabling the creation of a development model based on systematic energy consumption measurement. The goal of mapping energy measurement methods, designing measurement setups, and procuring and configuring suitable laboratory equipment is to create the conditions for reliably assessing, comparing, and developing the energy efficiency of software as part of software development processes. This work also serves as a foundation for developing green coding practices, particularly from the perspective of measurement infrastructure, tools, and practical implementation models.

The end of the documentation presents an analysis of the key results and conclusions of the work regarding measurement arrangements, laboratory equipment, software, and their configuration. In addition, the suitability of the implemented solutions for the systematic measurement of energy consumption in various ICT systems is evaluated, as well as how measurement can be integrated into software development, research, and the continuous optimization of energy efficiency.