AI technology is anticipated to have profound implications for the operation of electric transmission and distribution networks
August 12, 2020 – Boulder, Colo. – A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the current landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) technology solutions for electric transmission and distribution (T&D) network management, providing global market forecasts by region and application through 2029.
AI technologies for T&D management can help utilities minimize outages, make mobile workers more effective, improve load planning, manage real-time power quality, perform predictive asset maintenance, and more. In many applications, the superior insights derived from machine and deep learning solutions can reduce costs, improve reliability and service quality, and enhance efficiency throughout the grid. Click to tweet: According to a new report from @WeAreGHInsights, the market for AI-based solutions for T&D network management is estimated at $1.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1% to more than $4.4 billion in 2029.
“AI technology has profound implications for the operation of T&D networks,” says William Hughes, principal research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. “Utilities will likely become increasingly dependent on AI-based solutions to incorporate distributed energy resources (DER) at an accelerating pace while maintaining acceptable performance metrics and keeping costs low.”
While AI-based applications can improve grid operations, key barriers to widespread adoption include an uncertainty that available data will yield results and challenges in integrating the data with operational technology (OT) systems. According to the report, these challenges can cause utilities to hesitate before adopting AI-based applications. However, once adopted, the datasets used for one application become easier to use for others, and benefits tend to accrue more rapidly.
The report, AI for Predictive T&D Network Management, describes the current landscape for AI technology solutions for T&D network management and presents drivers and barriers to implementation. It details AI-supported applications and explores the global market forecasts for these solutions by region and application. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
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Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today’s rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
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