These innovations act as catalysts, empowering energy industry leaders to enhance the efficiency of generation and electrical network assets.
Iberdrola Innovation Middle East, an advancing technology solutions provider for the innovation and digitalization of the energy system, debuted Smart Energy @ Home and Advanced Analytics for Renewable Energy Integration at Qatar University.
Santiago Bañales, Managing Director of Iberdrola Innovation Middle East,said, “The pivotal role of digital technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud, and Edge computing in the current energy transition. These innovations act as catalysts, empowering energy industry leaders to enhance the efficiency of generation and electrical network assets. The audience included distinguished guests from Embassy of Spain in Qatar, Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Qatar, and Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA).”
Professor Ridha Hamila, General Chair, Qatar University said, “Qatar University was pleased to be the venue for the IEEE Region 8 Flagship Conference ENERGYCON 2024, showcasing our commitment to fostering an environment where thought leaders from academia and industry experts, including representatives from Iberdrola Innovation Middle East, can exchange ideas and drive progress in energy sustainability.”
The first product showcased was ‘Smart Energy @ Home’, a holistic approach to home energy management. This innovative product, leveraging artificial intelligence on a cloud platform, empowers digital consumers to optimise energy consumption within their homes, covering aspects such as air conditioning, heat pump efficiency, electrical appliances, electric vehicle usage, and solar panel utilization. The second product, ‘Advanced Analytics for Renewable Energy Integration’, is an analytical platform that optimises the life cycle – including planning, designing, operation, and maintenance – of solar plants and wind turbines.