How AI can help meet global energy demand

In short, there is a global demand for clean, cheap, reliable energy – and artificial intelligenceArtificial Intelligence knows many different definitions, but in general it can be defined as a machine completing complex tasks intelligently, meaning that it mirrors human intelligence and evolves with time. Enabling the growth of low-carbon, green electricity is an AI application with a potentially huge long-term impact. Enabling the growth of low-carbon, green electricity is an AI application with a potentially huge long-term impact Renewable forms of electricity are emerging as the successors to traditional coal and gas-fired power plants. A key problem with renewable electricit y, however, is its inconsistency. A cloudy day or a string of calm, windless afternoons will cut generation and can create power shortfalls. Conversely, too much energy can be generated; in March this year, for example, a sunny, windy Portugal produced more renewable electricity than it consumed.