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AI Adoption in India’s Power Sector Seen Reaching 65% by 2030
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narrative is that AI will quickly make India’s power system smarter, cheaper and cleaner. That overstates what a survey can establish. Its findings reflect the views of 250 professionals, not measured improvements in plant performance. The opposite claim, that AI is just corporate fashion, also ignores the practical case for predictive maintenance. The real test is whether reported adoption delivers fewer outages, longer equipment life and lower costs by 2030.
Source: rediff.com
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