SUSTAINABILITY
Beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy is set to boost global GDP and create millions of new jobs according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.
The intermittent nature of wind and solar creates challenges for the energy industry, however.
Ashiss Kumar Dash, EVP & Global Head Services, Utilities, Resources, Energy & Enterprise Sustainability at Infosys, says that AI could help to generate more reliable wind and solar output. However, he feels it must be used responsibly. In this Q & A, Ashiss shares his expertise and opinions with Energy Digital.
Q. HOW CAN AI IMPACT THE ENERGY SECTOR?
» AI offers incredible possibilities to modernise and improve the energy sector. The energy sector is asset heavy. AI makes these assets intelligent and self-learning.
Whether it’ s optimising operations, enabling data-informed decisions or predicting equipment failures before they happen, AI offers significant promise in helping energy companies run smarter and more efficiently.
AI will open doors for renewables as well, allowing companies to forecast weather patterns better and generate more reliable wind and solar output.
On the side of operations, it powers predictive maintenance and reduces downtime for heavy infrastructure. One of the challenges in the rapidly
Raffaella Campagnoli interviews Ashiss Kumar Dash at DeepFest 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
changing energy sector is grid modelling and design; AI is tremendously helpful in this complex area.
We’ re also seeing Gen AI come into play, responding to design questions, ensuring safety in the field, automating reports, answering customer inquiries through virtual agents and even helping engineers simulate new designs through digital twin technologies.
AI enables energy companies to balance sustainability with performance, while staying ahead in a transforming regulatory and market environment.
122 July 2026