At a recent executive roundtable on AI for energy, hosted by Stanford University’s Bits & Watts Initiative, Eurelectric joined the Open Power AI (OPAI) Consortium, led by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). The OPAI brings together utilities, technology leaders and researchers from Europe and the US to develop and deploy artificial intelligence for smarter and more resilient energy systems, while setting common standards and best practices for the sector. The new partnership aims to help utilities navigate regulatory complexity and meet rising expectations around cybersecurity and consumer trust.
PV systems under pressure from increasing cyber risks
Driving the transition with AI and digital innovation
“Digital technologies and AI have the potential to transform the way we produce, manage, and consume electricity, delivering a more resilient and efficient power system. But electricity is also the foundation of AI itself – without clean, reliable power, there is no digital revolution. That’s why we’re proud to partner with EPRI and join the Open Power AI Consortium to drive this transformation together,” said Kristian Ruby, Secretary General of Eurelectric.
EPRI Vice President and Chief AI Officer Rémi Raphael: “By collaborating with Eurelectric and European industry leaders, we're accelerating the responsible and efficient deployment of AI across the electric industry. We’re focused on helping deliver secure, resilient, and AI-driven energy solutions through OPAI and its membership.”
Kristian Ruby of Eurelectric: “We must accelerate electrification in all sectors”
AI key for a changing energy landscape
Eurelectric’s latest Power Barometer forecasts electricity demand from EU and UK data centres to reach up to 287 TWh by 2030, equivalent to Spain’s annual consumption. In response, Eurelectric has made AI and digitalisation central priorities for its 2025–2027 programme, with its recent move to join the OPAI Consortium forming part of a broader strategy to accelerate the rollout of AI solutions in the energy sector.
The consortium’s objectives include improving grid efficiency and resilience, reducing system costs, accelerating the deployment of clean energy technologies, and enhancing service quality for consumers. (TF)
