AI4DA in Energy

Powering the grid of the future is a critical societal challenge. Electricity systems must deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable power while integrating a growing mix of resources: traditional and nuclear plants, renewable energy like wind and solar, and distributed assets such as batteries, electric vehicles, and smart appliances.

This shift creates new challenges. Renewable resources are variable and hard to predict, and distributed energy resources add uncertainty both at the utility and household level. Energy supply and demand also don’t always align, increasing the need for storage solutions and demand response programs. At the same time, electrification of transportation, heating, and industry — plus the rapid growth of energy-hungry data centers — puts even more pressure on the grid.

 

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Who Are the "All," and How Do We Reach Them?

Billions of people still lack reliable internet and affordable energy—two essentials for modern life. Vulnerable groups, including women, ethnic minorities, rural communities, low-income households, and internal migrants, are the most affected. Limited access doesn’t just mean fewer opportunities online; it also deepens energy poverty, restricts education and jobs, and widens inequality.

Our project explores three big questions:

  • Who are the vulnerable groups most in need of support?

  • Does access to broadband internet reduce or worsen energy poverty?

  • Which regions—especially rural and climate-prone areas—face the highest risk of being left behind?

By identifying the barriers and opportunities, we aim to shape inclusive solutions that ensure internet and energy truly reach everyone.