Microsoft Cloud’s Darryl hosts EPRI’s Arshad Mansoor in a discussion about AI’s transformative role in the energy industry, sharing insights into collaborative innovation and sustainability.

How AI and Microsoft Are Transforming the Energy Sector: Insights from EPRI

In this episode, Darryl from Microsoft Cloud interviews Arshad Mansoor, President and CEO of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), on the major trends and technologies shaping the future of energy.

Key Discussion Topics

The Open Power AI Consortium (OPAI): Introduction and goals of OPAI, a new initiative to accelerate AI adoption in the power and utilities sector.
Microsoft’s Role: How Microsoft Cloud and its digital technologies are supporting industry transformation and enabling data-driven decision-making.
AI in Utilities: Real-world impacts, from improved grid reliability to operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Collaborative Strategies: The critical importance of partnerships between industry, research institutions, and technology providers to solve complex challenges.
Getting Started with AI: Advice for organizations in the sector on deploying AI and joining industry consortia like OPAI.
Expected Outcomes: What the industry stands to gain from increased AI integration, including resilience, innovation, and meeting sustainability goals.

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This conversation highlights key insights from industry leaders on how AI and Microsoft Cloud are enabling new possibilities in energy, focusing on real implementation and the value of industry-wide collaboration.