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Utilization and challenges of artificial intelligence in the energy sector

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Park, Chankook, Kim, Minkyu·2026·Energy & Environment

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This study harnesses structural topic modeling and expert surveys to delve into the expanding influence of artificial intelligence (AI) within the energy sector, analyzing around 6000 academic paper abstracts from 2011 to 2020. Our detailed examination identified 100 distinct topics, of which 15, accounting for a combined proportion of 16.4% of the total, were directly related to energy, highlighting key areas such as power consumption, thermal energy management, wind energy evaluation, and building energy management. Furthermore, an expert survey offered deep insights into future changes, spotlighting AI's role in enhancing safety, stability, efficiency, and environmental sustainability of energy systems. It also pinpointed challenges in AI adoption within the sector, proposing pathways to bolster AI reliability, improve data quality, and enhance human–AI collaboration. This comprehensive analysis not only highlights the dynamic role of AI in transforming the energy sector but also sets a foundational framework for future interdisciplinary research, aiming to integrate quantitative and qualitative insights for a holistic understanding of AI's potential in sustainable energy development.

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Authors
Park, C., & Kim, M.
Affiliations
Korea Energy Economics Institute (KR)
Corresponding author
Kim, Minkyu
Venue
Energy & Environment
Published
2024-06-13
Volume
37
Issue
3
Pages
1242-1261
ISSN
  • 0958-305X (ISSN-L)
  • 2048-4070
OpenAlex
W4399619155
Cited by
15
References
54
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 1
FWCI
2.21
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
Energy & Environment (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Artificial Intelligence Applications
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Smart Grid and Power Systems
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Energy, Economy, and Technology Trends
Keywords
artificial intelligence, energy sector, AI adoption barriers, power consumption, thermal management, building energy management, human-AI collaboration, data quality, sustainable energy development, research trends

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