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Making Remarkable Energy Grids a Reality

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Energy Information Administration forecasts 47% higher global energy demand by 2050. [1] 2] But by 2050, as we collectively seek to meet net-zero targets, 90% of the world’s electricity is predicted to come from renewable sources. [3] The future is renewable Growth in energy demand is unlikely to change. EIA , October 2021. [2]

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The role of IoT in shaping smart cities

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By 2050, an estimated 68% of the global population will reside in urban environments, placing immense strain on existing infrastructure and resource allocation. Smart cities in the age of AI harness AI’s ability to analyze vast data streams, enabling intelligent decision-making and efficient resource management.

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Defining a new era of exponential companies

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Almost 30 years later, Microsoft’s current leader, Satya Nadella, told Bloomberg that artificial intelligence will be just as impactful. The businesses of 2040 or 2050 will have more in common with the operating models built for 2030 than they will with those in 2020. Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise

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Swiss energy services company uses machine learning to see the future

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That changed in 2017 when Swiss voters approved an energy act that would reduce the country’s dependency on fossil fuels by 2050. Artificial Intelligence But because electricity consumption was easy to gauge, there was no urgency for measuring current and low voltage power flows.

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Grupo Piñero reduce en un 50% el tiempo de análisis de datos gracias a la IA

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Por último, la compañía también está trabajando en proyectos de IA orientados al medio ambiente para lograr su objetivo de disminuir su huella de carbono en un 60% en 2030 y alcanzar la neutralidad cero en 2050.

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How AI-powered agriculture helps farmers grapple with climate change and food security

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Experts predict that by 2050, up to 370 million people could face food insecurity due to these changes. By Revital Kremmer, CTO, SupPlant The global agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges as climate change disrupts traditional farming practices.

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How the C-Suite Can Champion Sustainability Across the Enterprise

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In fact, more than 3,200 companies have set science-based carbon targets , and thousands of companies from around the world are pledging to reach net-zero emissions by either 2040 or 2050.