Call for case studies – AI adoption in Energy and Water
The United Kingdom is a significant player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) market. With a rich history of technological innovation, the UK hosts numerous technology companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. As of now, the global AI market is valued at over $140 billion and is projected to grow substantially.
The Government published its highly anticipated response to the AI White Paper consultation, which announces £10m in new funding to equip regulators in their efforts to address the sector-specific risks and opportunities of AI, a further £80m to launch nine AI research hubs across the UK, as well as initial thinking on how the Government may respond to highly capable, general-purpose AI models.
Energy and Water
In the dynamic landscape of the UK utilities sector, the integration of AI in customer support, operations, efficiency, and real time decision making has been transformative.
techUK published its AI in Energy report in 2021 outlining how emerging technologies can support the net zero transition of the energy sector.
Machine learning and AI are being seen crucially as a vital technology to manage the increasing complexity of the energy system as it decentralises and decarbonises.
Member Case Studies
We are looking for case studies in the following areas:
- Grid optimisation, connection, and management.
- Data readiness across the system.
- Transmission and distribution of energy.
- Decentralisation of energy.
- Sustainability and delivery of net zero.
- Smart energy assets – EV charging, battery and storage, home assets.
- Flexibility and demand side response.
- Water management and processes.
We will also welcome contributions to the content of the report, as well as non-identifiable case studies (anonymised) as long as it supports our position.
The deadline for submissions is Tuesday 23 April 2024.
Teodora Kaneva
Teodora’s rich background varies from working in business development for a renewable energy lobbying association in Brussels to the fast moving technology innovation startup scene in the UK.
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Usman Ikhlaq
Usman Ikhlaq
Usman joined techUK in January 2024 as Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence.
He leads techUK’s AI Adoption programme, supporting members of all sizes and sectors in adopting AI at scale. His work involves identifying barriers to adoption, exploring solutions, and helping to unlock AI’s transformative potential, particularly its benefits for people, the economy, society, and the planet. He is also committed to advancing the UK’s AI sector and ensuring the UK remains a global leader in AI by working closely with techUK members, the UK Government, regulators, and devolved and local authorities.
Since joining techUK, Usman has delivered a regular drumbeat of activity to engage members and advance techUK's AI programme. This has included two campaign weeks, the creation of the AI Adoption Hub (now the AI Hub), the AI Leader's Event Series, the Putting AI into Action webinar series and the Industrial AI sprint campaign.
Before joining techUK, Usman worked as a policy, regulatory and government/public affairs professional in the advertising sector. He has also worked in sales, marketing, and FinTech.
Usman holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a GDL and LLB from BPP Law School, and a BA from Queen Mary University of London.
When he isn’t working, Usman enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also has a keen interest in running, reading and travelling.
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