Abstract: An access node (100-A) of a cellular radio network controls switching of a further access node (100-B, 100-C) to an energy saving mode. Further, the access node (100-A) monitors energy consumption of the access node (100-A). Further, the access node (100-A) receives a report from the further access node (100-B, 100-C). The report indicates energy consumption of the further access node (100-B, 100-C). Based on the monitored energy consumption of the access node (100-A) and the indicated energy consumption of the further access node (100-B, 100-C), the access node (100-A) determines energy saving information representing energy saving associated with the switching of the further access node (100-B, 100-C) to the energy saving mode. The access node (100-A) may then send the energy saving information to a management node (150) of the cellular radio network.

Abstract: A technique for configuring a network element in a communication network is presented. A method aspect performed by a network element comprises receiving at least one configuration profile. The configuration profile defines a set of one or more parameters values for one or more associated configuration parameters of the network element as well as one or more activation conditions for the set of one or more parameter values. The network element then determines whether or not the one or more activation conditions for a particular configuration profile are fulfilled. In case the one or more activation conditions are fulfilled, it triggers activation of the parameter value set defined in the configuration profile for the one or more associated parameters.