The role of AI in shaping a sustainable, secure, and affordable energy sector

The role of AI in shaping a sustainable, secure, and affordable energy sector

October 29, 2024
Time to read: 8 minutes
Iben Kalberg

The energy industry is at a crossroads, facing the critical challenge of managing the Energy Trilemma—achieving a balance between energy security, sustainability, and affordability (all while striving for efficiency).

Balancing everything is a complex task, and achieving success requires a comprehensive approach. Can partnering up with AI help you do more with less? Let’s unlock the strategies to succeed with AI in the Energy Sector.


The Digital Performance Model: A Game-Changer

Did you know that decision effectiveness accounts for 95% of company performance? The quality and speed of decision-making are critical, and a strategic digital approach is essential for driving decision effectiveness to achieve goals and improve performance.

The Digital Performance Model (DPM) focuses on where to integrate AI and digital tools to enhance business value. By automating routine tasks and eliminating low-value activities, the approach of a DPM empowers companies to focus on what truly matters—making smarter, more transparent decisions that drive operational excellence. By automating repetitive tasks, human capacity is freed up to do what we do best, using our emotional intelligence and strategic thinking.


Embracing AI for strategic advantage

Unlocking AI's potential begins with trust and understanding. Large language models and Generative AI have revolutionised innovation, offering exceptional natural language processing abilities.

By integrating these technologies into the Industrial Work Surface, energy companies can unlock powerful insights from their asset and operational data, driving more informed decision-making and improving overall performance. However, realising these benefits requires a strategic approach to AI adoption, focusing on three key areas:

1. Choosing a Strategic Business Performance Model

Decision effectiveness is a critical determinant of company performance, accounting for 95% of its success. Adopting a DPM can significantly enhance the quality and speed of operation and decision-making, providing a solid foundation for achieving strategic goals.

2. Understanding and trusting AI capabilities

To fully leverage AI, companies must embrace its capabilities and ensure that employees are equipped with the knowledge and tools to utilize these technologies effectively. This involves creating an intuitive interface that bridges the gap between AI and operational data and fostering a culture of innovation and trust.

3. Overcoming adoption barriers

Resistance and mistrust often pose significant obstacles to AI integration. Addressing these challenges requires a solid strategy that includes training and resources, enabling employees to embrace AI and unlock its transformative potential.


The path forward

As we navigate the complexities of the energy transition, AI stands out as a powerful ally. By embracing the Digital Performance Model and strategically leveraging AI's capabilities, energy companies can unlock new avenues for innovation and growth.

Be sure to download the free Energy Industry Guide to delve deeper into AI's role in transforming the energy industry and explore practical examples of its application.
This resource offers valuable insights into the DPM, digitalisation, and AI, providing a roadmap for companies looking to navigate the energy transition with confidence and clarity.

About the author

The role of AI in shaping a sustainable, secure, and affordable energy sector

Iben Kalberg

Communication

iben.marie.kalberg.eken@kongsbergdigital.com

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