AI as an accelerator of the energy transition, opportunities for a carbon-free energy system

In the next ten years, the Netherlands aim to take major steps towards increasing the amount of renewable energy produced and the electrification of heat demand and mobility. This desire requires a complete and highly complex transformation of the energy system. The fossil, central energy system is changing into a decentralised system based on renewable energy. Algorithms and AI can make a significant difference in accelerating this transition and in achieving an efficient and sustainable energy system. When making decisions about the energy transition, such as investing in infrastructure or placing renewable sources, much depends on predictions, often based on limited data, and there are many different interests.