AI for energy systems
Unlocking sustainable AI for a resilient energy transformation
This report explores how strategically deploying artificial intelligence (AI) solutions across energy systems can help deliver significant economic and environmental benefits.
AI: Powering smarter, stronger and sustainable energy systems
Energy systems face mounting challenges—from rising demand to environmental concerns and the need for enhanced resilience.
AI offers a key solution to help transform energy systems—while saving substantially more energy than it consumes. By optimizing operations and enhancing system reliability, AI can help drive energy efficiency, cost savings, and emission reductions.
By 2050, AI could save almost 12,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) of energy and unlock nearly US$500 billion in cost reductions, while avoiding substantial emissions annually.
Potential benefits by 2030
TWh
Annual energy savings enabled by AI by 2030—triple its projected use.
Annual cost savings from AI integration by 2030.
Annual emissions avoided through AI adoption by 2030.
Projected impact of AI across 2030–2050: energy savings, economic benefits and sustainability
Leaders in the energy sector are navigating a transformation of scale and complexity. This presents an opportunity to reimagine the future of energy enabled by the responsible and strategic application of AI.
- Jennifer Steinmann, Deloitte Global Sustainability Business leader
Jennifer Steinmann
Geoff Tuff
Beth McGrath
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Lorentz
