# AI Adoption in India’s Power Sector Seen Reaching 65% by 2030 2026-08-06T22:05:33+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet AI adoption in India’s power generation sector is projected to rise from 35% to 65% by 2030, becoming a core operating capability, according to a study by The Energy & Climate Initiative Society. The study surveyed 250 professionals from utilities and technology firms across five cities. Nearly 70% said power generation offers the best scope for AI-led efficiency gains over the next five years. Predictive asset management and proactive maintenance were seen as the most promising uses, with 54% saying they could detect faults early, reduce outages and extend equipment life. Efficiency was the top investment reason for 61% of organisations, while 22% cited the shift to clean energy. The study also pointed to rising digital infrastructure and investments by Adani and Reliance as drivers. ## Coverage - rediff.com Tags: Artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, energy, power sector, renewables Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ai-adoption-in-indias-power-sector-seen-reaching-65-by-2030/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ai-adoption-in-indias-power-sector-seen-reaching-65-by-2030/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.