AI in the energy sector: Empowering Europe’s energy future
Read about how open data and AI are revolutionising in Europe’s energy systems
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing, transforming industries across Europe. The European Union's AI Continent Action Plan aims to position Europe as a global leader in AI development. In the energy sector, AI is transforming infrastructure to boost efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. The European Commission is advancing digitalisation and AI development of Europe’s energy systems, with one of the key initiatives being the provision of high-quality, and real-time data.
The Common European Energy Data Space (CEEDS) is an initiative from the European Commission that aims to create a secure, interoperable, and standardised framework for sharing energy-related data across borders and sectors. By providing access to large volumes of energy data - from electricity consumption to energy production data for wind turbines and solar panels - open data enables AI to perform comprehensive analyses and make smart decisions. These improvements enable growth in the energy sector by leading to better management of renewable energy sources, more efficient energy use, and enhanced grid performance.
One of the projects leveraging the robust data infrastructure established by the CEEDS is the AI-EFFECT Project which aims to improve access to the tools and facilities needed for developing, testing, and validating AI solutions in the energy sector. By creating Testing and Experimentation Facilities across Europe, AI-EFFECT's objective is to ensure that AI technologies are rigorously tested and validated in real-world conditions. This fosters a more resilient and adaptive energy infrastructure.
Do you want to learn more about the energy sector? Watch our last year’s CEEDS webinar at the data.europa academy or explore datasets on data.europa.eu to dive into the world of open data and its role in enabling smarter, greener energy solutions.
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