Data to Watts: Navigating the Energy Revolution With AI

Abstract

The energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by AI technologies. This chapter explores how AI is revolutionizing energy systems, enhancing efficiency, and promoting sustainability. It begins with an overview of the current landscape and the energy revolution's imperatives, focusing on the shift toward renewable energy sources. The chapter examines AI's role in managing and analyzing immense datasets, optimizing smart grids, and facilitating predictive maintenance. It highlights AI's crucial function in integrating renewable energy into the grid and optimizing energy storage solutions. Detailed case studies demonstrate AI's practical applications and benefits in the energy sector. The chapter addresses challenges and ethical considerations of AI deployment, including data privacy and regulatory issues. It provides insights into future trends and opportunities, emphasizing AI's potential to drive innovation and efficiency, and guiding stakeholders through the complexities of the energy revolution.