The Role of AI in Improving Environmental Sustainability: A Focus on Energy Management

被引:5
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作者
Uriarte-Gallastegi, Naiara [1 ]
Arana-Landin, German [2 ]
Landeta-Manzano, Benat [1 ]
Laskurain-Iturbe, Iker [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Basque Country, Fac Engn Bilbao, Dept Business Management, Ingn Torres Quevedo Sq 1, Bilbao 48013, Spain
[2] Univ Basque Country, Fac Engn Gipuzkoa, Dept Business Management, Europa Sq 1, San Sebastian 20018, Spain
关键词
Artificial Intelligence; Circular Economy; Industry; 4.0; energy management; energy efficiency; emissions; non-energy benefits; ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE; CHINA;
D O I
10.3390/en17030649
中图分类号
TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
学科分类号
0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要
This research addresses the increasing importance of understanding how Artificial Intelligence can facilitate the transition of companies to a Circular Economy model. This study focuses on energy management, examining its impact on efficiency and emissions across a multi-case analysis of 18 projects in diverse sectors. The findings indicate that Artificial Intelligence positively influences both variables, with variations across applications and sectors. Notably, Artificial Intelligence significantly enhances energy efficiency in four out of six sectors, achieving over 5% improvement in half of the projects. Regarding emissions, positive effects are observed in 15 out of 18 projects, resulting in over 5% reductions in seven cases. Artificial Intelligence plays a pivotal role in emissions reduction in the Design and Energy sectors, with some projects achieving over 20% reductions. Additionally, this study explores how improved energy efficiency positively affects strategic business variables, such as cost, quality, and delivery time. The impact on emissions contributes to reducing occupational risks, particularly those associated with chemical and biological agents. Although managers are satisfied, measures need to be taken to overcome the lack of employee acceptance. These findings are of great interest to the stakeholders involved in the integration of Artificial Intelligence into companies.
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