International Week: Innovative Energy Solutions through Artificial Intelligence

Energy and artificial intelligence – that was one of the core topics of the International Week. Under the motto “Friend or Foe? Unleashing the Creative Power of Generative AI”, innovative concepts for the use of artificial intelligence in the energy sector were presented and discussed.

Increasing efficiency through precise data collection

In his presentation “Building Renewable Energy Application in Extreme Cold Climate”, Munkhbayar Buyan (Mongolian University of Science and Technology) spoke about the importance of data for energy efficiency in buildings. He explained how the detailed collection of data from heat pumps, climate conditions, PV systems and ventilation systems can provide valuable information to optimize energy consumption. For cold climates, among others, Buyan showed how crucial real-time data is for adapting and improving energy efficiency.

AI-based fault detection in power grids

David Fellner (UAS Technikum Wien, Head of Bachelor and Master Renewable Energies) presented his research on the detection of misconfigurations in power distribution systems using data-driven approaches. The title of the lecture was “Data-driven misconfiguration detection in power distribution systems”. He emphasized that the decentralization of power generation brings new challenges for the stability and reliability of power grids. Fellner showed how the use of deep learning at device level and machine learning at transformer level can detect misconfigurations that could affect voltage stability in the grid.

Challenges and future work

Both presentations highlighted the need for precise data collection and analysis to ensure the efficient use of renewable energy and maintain grid stability. Fellner emphasized that future work will aim to expand the use cases and conduct extensive field tests to further increase the reliability and efficiency of fault detection. The event, which was summarized on this day under the topic “AI and Beyond”, was moderated by Momir Tabakovic and Stefan Litzenberger. The International Week at UAS Technikum Wien impressively underlined how artificial intelligence can offer innovative solutions for energy efficiency and grid stability. At the same time, it was emphasized that a critical and reflective approach to the technology is necessary in order to use its advantages responsibly and effectively.

Further Links:

„AI only works if it works for all:“ International Week – UAS Technikum Wien

Bachelor’ degree program Renewable Energies

Master´s degree program Renewable Energies

Mongolian University of Science and Technology

Faculty Industrial Engineering – UAS Technikum Wien

Competence Field Renewable Energy Technologies – UAS Technikum Wien

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