The UK government has announced a £4m investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the way industries cut their carbon emissions, including using renewable energy.
Twelve green AI initiatives will receive a share of £1m to decarbonise and boost generation of clean power, contributing to reaching the country’s ambitious net zero goal by 2050.
The initiatives include solar energy improvements, using AI to improve the forecasting of when it will best produce energy for the grid.
In addition, the government will provide a further £2.25m to support further AI innovations, with the aim of cutting emissions specifically in energy sectors.
Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance Lord Callanan said: “We are unquestionably world-leading when it comes to advanced AI and our track record for decarbonisation.
“This unique position means we must now push the boundaries in how this technology can enhance our rapidly-growing clean energy sector.
“It is projects like those announced today that will take us to the next step on our ambitious journey to becoming net zero, while boosting our energy security and creating a new wave of skilled jobs for the future.”