AI tapped to optimise renewables integration

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South Africa’s utility Eskom has signed a deal with the University of Pretoria to advance artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the energy sector. This comes as the integration of renewables grows, creating complexity that requires better systems to optimise generation, distribution, and load management, helping improve system resilience.

• South Africa has developed an AI policy that encourages the use of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability in agriculture, energy management, and urban planning. 

• At least ten African countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Uganda, Ghana, and emerging markets like Benin, have also created national AI strategies and policies, all recognising its potential in the energy sector.

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