Microsoft and Schneider Electric launch AI for Green Energy

Microsoft and digital energy management and automation solution provider Schneider Electric have partnered to launch AI for Green Energy, a new accelerator programme for Microsoft's AI Factory. Through the programme, Microsoft and Schneider will help start-ups use artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the energy sector in Europe, decreasing consumption and increasing energy efficiency. These entrepreneurs will be able to learn from the technical and business expertise of the two companies during a three-month acceleration period. "We are delighted to leverage our ecosystem of partners to serve the most important causes to society, thanks to the start-ups of tomorrow," said Agnès Van de Walle, director of Microsoft's One Commercial Partner group. "Schneider Electric will bring in-depth expertise and personalised support, accelerating innovation across the energy sector."