AI to Enhance Electricity Supply Reliability and Prevent Disruptions
Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can prevent power supply disruptions. Speaking at a power sector event focused on AI, Naik explained that the technology can identify issues within the electricity network and predict transformer failures before they occur. This proactive approach is intended to help authorities implement preventive measures, thereby improving the continuity of electricity supply and reducing disruptions caused by infrastructure failures.
Naik emphasized that AI can identify potential faults in advance, allowing for quicker restoration of electricity supply following an incident. The objective is to ensure uninterrupted electricity to every household. Discussions at the event highlighted AI's role in addressing existing shortcomings in the power sector and supporting the goal of providing clean and affordable electricity.
The minister also addressed the importance of energy storage for renewable sources like solar and wind power, which have variable generation. He noted that the government is considering measures, including subsidies, to facilitate battery storage. India has achieved 308 GW of renewable energy capacity, and work on power storage, particularly battery storage, is underway to ensure renewable electricity availability during peak demand hours and when generation is low.