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How can AI help power energy systems in an age of renewables? Energy system operators are using AI to enhance demand forecasting to address the unpredictability of matching supply and demand in renewable energy. As a result, the energy sector is witnessing a growing market for AI solutions, with an estimated value of up to US$ 13 billion. "We will need to have precise prediction but at the same time, we need to have orchestration between all of the different elements at play," Sherif El-Meshad, digital lead at ABB Electrification, is quoted as saying. Sherif El-Meshad Mike Hoppe Marco Nunes Jani Valtari https://lnkd.in/ePKiaNVD #GridBetter, #sustainability #renewableenergy #energy #artificialintelligence #ai

💲 Innovation in the Renewables sector! 💲 The UK government has allocated £1.73 million to eight projects focusing on AI development within renewables. These initiatives range from improving the accuracy of weather forecasting for solar energy to using AI to optimise energy efficiency within buildings. The funding comes from the government’s AI for Decarbonisation Innovation Programme, part of the £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. Notably, this follows previous funding rounds, including last year's establishment of the UK’s Artificial Intelligence for Decarbonisation’s Virtual Centre for Excellence. Among the recent winners, awarded as part of Stream 3, funding was divided into three sectors: electricity generation and distribution, transport decarbonisation, and land use for renewables. Notable projects include the University of Nottingham's work on improving solar energy forecasting, Carbon Laces Solutions' development of smart grid technology, and Flexible Power Systems' AI optimisation of electric fleet operations. Ministers Amanda Solloway and Viscount Camrose praised these projects, highlighting the role of AI in enhancing renewables and achieving net-zero ambitions. In the grand scheme of things, its only a small investment, however it shows that we're taking the right steps as a country to take advantage of AI to make Renewable Technology even more effective! #renewableenergy #netzero #AI #artificialintelligence

How can AI help power energy systems in an age of renewables? Energy system operators are using AI to enhance demand forecasting to address the unpredictability of matching supply and demand in renewable energy. As a result, the energy sector is witnessing a growing market for AI solutions, with an estimated value of up to US$ 13 billion. "We will need to have precise prediction but at the same time, we need to have orchestration between all of the different elements at play, Sherif El-Meshad, digital lead at ABB Electrification, is quoted as saying. https://lnkd.in/eK8ajt8d #GridBetter, #sustainability #renewableenergy #energy #artificialintelligence #ai

How can AI help power energy systems in an age of renewables? Energy system operators are using AI to enhance demand forecasting to address the unpredictability of matching supply and demand in renewable energy. As a result, the energy sector is witnessing a growing market for AI solutions, with an estimated value of up to US$ 13 billion. "We will need to have precise prediction but at the same time, we need to have orchestration between all of the different elements at play," Sherif El-Meshad, digital lead at ABB Electrification, is quoted as saying. https://lnkd.in/gA3buFww #GridBetter, #sustainability #renewableenergy #energy #artificialintelligence #ai

How can AI help power energy systems in an age of renewables? Energy system operators are using AI to enhance demand forecasting to address the unpredictability of matching supply and demand in renewable energy. As a result, the energy sector is witnessing a growing market for AI solutions, with an estimated value of up to US$ 13 billion. "We will need to have precise prediction but at the same time, we need to have orchestration between all of the different elements at play," Sherif El-Meshad, digital lead at ABB Electrification, is quoted as saying. https://lnkd.in/e_at2mQ2 #GridBetter, #sustainability #renewableenergy #energy #artificialintelligence #ai

As AI continues to advance, its contribution energy consumption is rising at an unprecedented rate. According to BloombergNEF data centers now consume more electricity than most countries, surpassing the energy use of nations like Italy, South Africa, and Australia. This trend poses a significant challenge to global energy transition efforts and clean energy goals. It’s crucial for us to innovate in energy-efficient technologies and sustainable practices to mitigate this impact. The attached graph illustrates the steep increase in power demands from data centers over the past two decades. It’s a wake-up call for the tech industry to prioritise sustainability alongside technological advancements. #SustainableAI #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #DataCenters #CleanEnergy

🌱 Renewable energy is no longer on the sidelines; it's leading the charge! John Ketchum of NextEra Energy just highlighted a massive opportunity: the AI-driven data centre boom is coming, and only renewables can fuel it sustainably. 🌞💡 In an era where AI models, like ChatGPT, voraciously consume power, it's a game-changer to see a projected 15% annual growth in data centre demand through this decade. NextEra, already fuelling 3GW with 3.5GW pending, knows it's not just about energy—it's also about carbon footprint and strategic location. 🌐🔋 As data centres become the backbone for tech advancements, Ketchum's message is crystal clear: we're in an electrifying expansion phase, and renewables are the smart bet for a carbon-neutral future. 🚀♻️ Let's discuss how this shift impacts your business and the planet. #RenewableEnergy #DataCentres #SustainableFuture

The dramatic increase in power demands from AI threatens to upend the energy transition plans of entire nations, including clean energy goals. AI data centers consume massive amounts of electricity, surpassing the annual usage of many countries. In Ireland, data centers' energy usage in 2022 was already equivalent to 53% of the country's renewable energy supply. More attention at all levels, including the deployment of more #efficient and #sustainable #AI platforms, such as💧cooling vs. air-cooling must be considered. https://lnkd.in/ePA6DH9E

Can #AI help connect more #solar and #windenergy to the grid? The US Department of Energy seems to think so! It is launching the #AI4IX program, offering $30 million to use AI in speeding up the connection of renewable energy projects to the power grid - an archaic process that can take up to 7 years causing massive backlogs (2,600 GW in the US!) Sound familiar?? By automating the review process and flagging incomplete applications, AI aims to reduce delays, helping meet the growing demand for clean energy and powering the rise of AI technology itself. #datacentres https://lnkd.in/gSuqVpXW

With AI revolutionizing operations across industries, energy demand is rising. Data center energy consumption is expected to triple to 7.5% by 2030. Meeting that demand will require innovative renewables solutions to meet customers' needs. Our Chief Commercial Officer, Kleber Costa, brought this topic center stage on the opening day of CERAWeek. AES is committed to providing tailor-made energy solutions that help customers and stakeholders navigate the complexities and challenges of powering AI. AES has developed innovative solutions like our 24/7 Carbon Free Offering to help technology companies meet their 100% renewable energy goals. Learn more about how we are powering data centers and bringing 24/7 carbon-free energy solutions needs to help power the AI revolution. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eTzm_hWH _ #CERAWeek #EnergyInnovation #SustainableAI #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #AESatCERAWeek