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AI in the Renewable Energy Sector: Investment Perspective

Aashish Yadav | July 15, 2022 | 1326 views | Read Time : 02:00 min

AI in the Renewable Energy Sector: Investment Perspective
As the worldwide use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy market is expected to reach $7.78 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 22.49% from 2019 to 2024, it is easy to see why it's a popular topic on the minds of many leading brands in the energy sector, as well as investors looking to reap the future perks that AI could bring to the energy industry.

According to BIS Research, North America is expected to be the largest market for AI in energy through 2024. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to rise rapidly over the same time due to the rising need for more decentralized power production.

Investment Opportunities in AI-based Energy Industry: Economic Visibility

AI's economic viability and progress in the energy business can be attributed to numerous factors, including:

  • The desire to increase operational efficiency.
  • Increased interest in energy efficiency.
  • Decentralized electricity generation is being expanded.
  • Battery storage solutions are gaining popularity.

Since artificial intelligence has a wide range of applications, there are several investment opportunities in the energy industry.


Upstream Oil and Gas

Enhance efficiency and decrease downtime, which is critical for hydrocarbon companies owing to volatile oil prices and demand, to lessen the environmental implications of energy generation and consumption.


AI Chatbots

AI has the potential to enhance interactions between contact centers and consumers. Utilities that outsource to contact center providers can suffer significant fees. This is where AI, particularly when combined with natural language processing (NLP), can assist contact center operators by listening to conversations and automatically noting information in the appropriate apps, helping operators to make calls more reliable, effective, and satisfying to customers.


Smart Homes and Cities

AI integration benefits smart meters and smart energy management systems as well. Many residences and towns can utilize AI to collect real-time data and apply it in a number of ways to function more effectively and efficiently, enhancing sustainability while also making a living more comfortable and cities more accessible.


Monitoring Trends in Energy Generation and Consumption

Artificial intelligence is being utilized to assist energy companies and customers in recognizing and tracking patterns in energy generation and consumption. AI, for example, can predict the potential output of a certain wind or solar plant.


Closing Lines

Banking, finance, and trade are some of the suitable businesses that can profit. For example, AI and machine learning can be used in algorithmic trading, which involves utilizing computer programs to make trades in the energy business at speeds and frequencies that any human trader would consider inconceivable.

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