Energy Magazine December 2022 | Page 35

IOT as a result , increases the stability of each grid .
AI can also control , monitor , and evaluate energy usage in buildings and factories . It can reduce consumption during peak hours as well as identify issues and detect equipment failures before they occur and alert the suppliers . This ability further adds to the operational efficiency and improves suppliers ’ overall view of their business .
Automating robotic processes The potential for robotic process automation ( RPA ) to influence the revolution of the energy industry is substantial . According to IT Consulting firm Intone , RPA aids businesses in managing transactions , executing customer records management ( CRM ) – a commonly repetitive business process – and manage billing .
By onboarding robotics , energy leaders can reduce the likelihood of human error , thus resulting in more accurate data collection and streamlined processing .
Using blockchain technology in the energy industry Blockchain is another technology that the industry can leverage . A blockchain is a decentralised ledger of all transactions across a peer-to-peer network . As a system , it allows users to record information in a way that makes it difficult to change , cheat , or hack it . energydigital . com 35