AI is paving the way to a clean energy future

Increasing attention is being paid to the connections between artificial intelligence and increased energy requirements. But while the power-hungry data centers being built to support AI could potentially strain power grids, increase customer prices and service disruptions, and generally slow the transition to clean energy, the use of artificial intelligence can also support the energy transition.

For example, the use of AI reduces energy consumption and associated emissions in buildings, transportation and industrial processes. In addition, AI helps to optimize the design and location of new wind, solar and energy storage systems.

In power grids, the use of AI algorithms to control operations helps increase efficiency and reduce costs, integrate the growing share of renewable energy, and even predict when key equipment needs maintenance to prevent outages and possible blackouts. AI can help grid planners plan investments in power generation, energy storage and other areas.