More efficient calculations in energy demand, renewable energy efficiency and storage use are just some of the advantages that artificial intelligence (AI) can bring to smart grid technology. What are additional benefits to merging smart grid and AI technologies?
Power systems are undergoing enormous changes as renewable power, electric vehicles, smart grids and other energy transition technologies upend traditional electricity markets. These changes present huge new opportunities but also present complex new challenges. Powerful new AI tools could help power system operators tackle these challenges and accelerate the decarbonization of electrical grids. How can power system operators harness these AI tools? Where are the most promising areas of investment? Are new policies needed to maximize AI’s potential?