1、1AI for Decarbonizing the Energy SectorIRENA Innovation&Technology CentreAdrin GonzlezProgramme Officer:Innovation and End-use SectorsAI for Climate Action Forum 2025Digitalisation adding value in the power sectorMonitoringForecastingOperationalOptimizationEnd-user AutomationTransparencyDigitalOrche
2、stration2Digital solutions can unlock unprecedented efficiencies inpower systems,maximizing the benefits of the energytransition for diverse stakeholders.Reduction of electricity cost for end user Higher penetration of renewables Enhanced security of supply Customer added value(control,comfort,etc.)
3、Enhanced business efficienciesConcrete benefits of digitalising power systems3Growing awareness leading to investmentsSensors/edge controlRegional Investment Focus in Digital Energy,2023Source:BNEF22%49%38%57%46%27%40%16%30%9%22%48%69%38%35%32%34%33%24%31%Grid controlAutomationAnalytics softwareClou
4、d/dataCommunications0%CybersecurityEuropeNorth AmericaAsia Pacific4Number of digitalisation activities in Power sectorNote:Data activities are pilots,project,and product announcements;Source:Bloomberg BNEFDid you ask your utility for a smart meter?Digitalization to the next level:AI5GENERATION Renew
5、able output forecasting(solar,wind)Predictive maintenance for turbines&plants Optimized dispatch&capacity planningTRANSMISSION&DISTRIBUTION Real-time grid monitoring&fault detection Load flow optimization&outage prediction Smart grid automation&DER integrationCONSUMPTION Smart building energy manage
6、ment Demand-side optimization(EVs,appliances)Consumer insights&tailored feedback5Essential takeaways on AI for renewablesDigitalization is a high-return investment that maximizes the socioeconomic welfare provided by renewables,and raising awareness is an esse