The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Latin Americas Energy Transition
Victor Manuel Meza Jimenez, Ernesto Pérez González
Abstract
Latin Americas energy transition involves the massive integration of sustainable energy, different than hydro, at large and small scale, consumer empowerment, and the adoption of emerging information and communication technologies (ICT) in the entire electricity sector. These factors boost the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the traditional energy industry into a more complex cyber-physical ecosystem. But unlocking the full AI potential requires understanding working principles, current existing applications, and its comprehensive impact on the energy value chain. This paper discusses the role of AI in this context, emphasizing the key factors for successful implementation in the region and proposing an AI maturity model for the energy transition that allows determining the status and gaps for AI adoption.