The innovation and efficiency that is driven by technology companies of all shapes and sizes play an undeniably key role in supporting the energy and utilities industries , especially when it comes to meeting sustainability goals . Software and solutions can plug all sorts of gaps and provide detailed insights , whether that be through predictive maintenance , IoT solutions for asset monitoring or AI algorithms that boost energy optimisation . As well as this , advancements in renewable energy – like the ever-growing sectors of solar and wind – can benefit from tech-driven improvements , enhancing sustainability and reliability , even when in the most remote of locations .