Firm seeks adoption of AI-integrated energy sustainability

Ahead of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Schneider Electric has emphasised the urgent need for the adoption of sustainable energy solutions to address geopolitical dynamics, while stimulating growth and stewarding a just energy transition.

The firm, while restating its commitment to the upcoming World Economic Forum annual meeting 2025 (WEF), stressed the importance of harnessing the momentum around AI to accelerate the adoption of existing technologies such as end-to-end AI data centre solutions or AI powered HVAC in buildings.

In a statement, the firm explained that this will facilitate a successful energy transition and drive the development of smart industries.

In his remarks, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Schneider Electric, Olivier Blum, noted that sustainability and economic growth can go hand-in-hand, adding that: “By forging strategic partnerships, companies can leverage innovation and technology at hand to increase their performance while delivering meaningful impacts and a better future for all.”

Recently, Schneider Electric released two key reports, The Looming Power Crunch: Solutions for Data Center Expansion in an Energy-Constrained World from its Energy Management Research Centre, and Artificial Intelligence for Energy Transition from its Sustainability Research Institute.

These reports outline strategies for addressing the challenges of an energy-constrained world and ensuring expansion is both sustainable and economically viable. They also define a strategy for integrating AI seamlessly into our infrastructure to achieve substantial decarbonisation in the energy sector.

According to a WEF report, reducing energy usage with existing technologies alone could lower energy intensity by 31 per cent and generate annual savings exceeding $2 trillion USD by 2030. To deploy technology at scale, Schneider Electric emphasises stronger partnerships and enhancing efficiency at the industry level.