AI as a crucial tool in helping those in the energy industry navigate this deeply complex transition

This week, IEA organised a conference on AI and we hope to hear some of the results in coming days. In advance, we have an article on the Power Magazine website, Ray Rasmussen, managing principal of rGen Consulting, argues that embracing AI is not just an option but a necessity for a sustainable and efficient … Continue reading AI as a crucial tool in helping those in the energy industry navigate this deeply complex transition

Energy in Demand News, December 1, 2024

The New York Times (behind a paywall) wrote: “Five dry words — ‘transitioning away from fossil fuels’ — led to a bitter diplomatic spat Tuesday. . . . A handful of petrostates, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, ensured that a United Nations General Assembly resolution on climate change steered clear of such language, despite … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, December 1, 2024

Europe has an opportunity to leverage AI to optimise its energy systems to ensure a more sustainable approach to using its limited resources

Data centres already consume 2% of the world’s electricity demand. It expects this share to grow to 7% by 2030. In an article on the Euractiv website, Christoph Schwaiger discusses how the European Commission is preparing technical specifications for a study to develop a measurement framework for the energy efficiency of general-purpose AI models. Importantly, … Continue reading Europe has an opportunity to leverage AI to optimise its energy systems to ensure a more sustainable approach to using its limited resources

Data centres are threatening the very energy transition on which so many governments have staked everything

Irina Slav writes on the OilPrice website about how data centres, particularly since the AI rush began, are turning into an unexpected obstacle that may well compromise the whole transition offensive against hydrocarbons. What are your views?   Data Centers Highlight the Limits of Renewable Energy Scaling Until about a year ago, no one paid … Continue reading Data centres are threatening the very energy transition on which so many governments have staked everything

AI will greatly improve energy efficiency

There has been much talk of the massive amount of energy likely to be used by data centres and artificial intelligence, but could there be another side of the story? Asks Andrew Warren, Chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, in an article in the October issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry.   Is … Continue reading AI will greatly improve energy efficiency

Energy in Demand News, October 6, 2024

Congratulations to the UK to finally bid farewell to the power of King Coal with the closing of its last coal-fired power plant. Britain opened the world’s first coal-burning power plant in 1882 (built by Thomas Edison) and now has become the first major country to end coal-fired power. Renewables’ share of UK electricity jumped … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 6, 2024

Demystifying AI’s energy footprint in industry

In an article on the Business Reporter website, Heiko Claussen Senior Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at AspenTech explains how industrial AI saves more than it consumes.   Debunking the AI energy myth Global energy consumption is on a steep growth path.  According to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) International Energy Outlook, it is projected … Continue reading Demystifying AI’s energy footprint in industry

World leaders at the next AI summit hosted by France will focus on the impact on the environment and jobs

Dan Milmo writes on the Guardian website about the upcoming AI summit next February that will push for greater transparency and aims to rank AI firms in terms of ability to meet climate goals.   French AI summit to focus on environmental impact of energy-hungry tech World leaders at the next AI summit will focus … Continue reading World leaders at the next AI summit hosted by France will focus on the impact on the environment and jobs

Manufacturing facilities have a golden opportunity to reduce costs, improve productivity and embrace digital transformation to achieve their energy-efficient goals with artificial intelligence

Jane Marsh writes on the Energy Central website about how AI can play an important role in improving the energy performance of manufacturing. What is your experience?   Implementing AI for Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Manufacturing facilities have a golden opportunity to reduce costs, improve productivity and embrace digital transformation to achieve their energy-efficient goals … Continue reading Manufacturing facilities have a golden opportunity to reduce costs, improve productivity and embrace digital transformation to achieve their energy-efficient goals with artificial intelligence

The important role of digital twins

The Economist recently published a piece on the important role of digital twins to make companies more efficient. They will also help them reap the benefits of advances in AI. What are your views?   Digital twins are making companies more efficient When a passenger in search of a taxi orders an Uber, all it … Continue reading The important role of digital twins