A comprehensive review of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in energy consumption and production

Abstract

The energy industry worldwide is today confronted with several challenges, including heightened levels of consumption and inefficiency, volatile patterns in demand and supply, and a dearth of crucial data necessary for effective management. Developing countries face significant challenges due to the widespread occurrence of unauthorized connections to the electricity grid, resulting in substantial amounts of unmeasured and unpaid energy consumption. Nevertheless, the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies has the potential to improve energy management, efficiency, and sustainability. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the potential influence of AI and ML technologies on the progress of the energy industry. The present study employed the systematic literature review methodology to examine the challenges arising from frequent power outages and limited energy accessibility in various developing nations. The results of this study indicate that AI and ML possess significant potential in various domains, including predictive maintenance of turbines, optimization of energy consumption, management of power grids, prediction of energy prices, and assessment of energy demand and efficiency in residential buildings. This study concluded with a discussion of the necessary measures to enable developing nations to harness the advantages of AI and ML in the energy sector.