The research was published during the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) global conference, where Schneider Electric is in attendance. The company's CEO, Olivier Blum, and Executive Vice President of its Data Centers & Networks Business, Pankaj Sharma, will participate in a high-level roundtable. The reports aim to contribute to a thoughtful and responsible approach to AI development, balancing progress with sustainability.
Key takeaways:
- Schneider Electric has released two reports from its Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) exploring AI’s impact on sustainability, particularly in energy use.
- The first report, 'Artificial Intelligence and Electricity: A System Dynamics Approach', examines four possible scenarios for AI’s electricity consumption over the next decade.
- The second report, 'AI-Powered HVAC in Educational Buildings: A Net Digital Impact Use Case', demonstrates how AI-powered heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems can enhance energy efficiency and environmental conservation in buildings.
- The publishing of these reports coincides with the IEA’s Global Conference on Energy & AI, where Schneider Electric is in attendance.