Schneider Electric advocates AI technologies to drive efficiency

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has called for the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies to tackle global energy challenges.

The firm said AI-powered solutions could enhance energy efficiency, resilience, and decarbonisation while addressing growing global energy demands, the company announced on Sunday in a statement ahead of the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

A recent World Economic Forum report cited by Schneider Electric found that reducing energy usage through existing technologies could lower energy intensity by 31 per cent and save over $2bn annually by 2030.

Achieving these goals, Schneider Electric emphasised, will require stronger partnerships and scaling up energy-efficient technologies.

The Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric, Olivier Blum, said, “Sustainability and economic growth can go hand in hand.

“By forging strategic partnerships, companies can use existing innovations to enhance performance while delivering meaningful impacts and creating a better future for all.”

To bolster its advocacy, Schneider Electric published two reports: The Looming Power Crunch: Solutions for Data Centre Expansion in an Energy-Constrained World and Artificial Intelligence for Energy Transition. Both reports provide strategies for addressing energy constraints and integrating AI to achieve sustainable economic growth.

Blum also reiterated during the IEA Global Conference in December 2024 that leveraging AI can deliver greater efficiency, resilience, and security while ensuring smart and sustainable energy management.

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