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How AI is solving real utility challenges [partner content]

Catalyst · 11 Mar 2025 · 17m

What this episode covers

Laurent Boinot, a power and utilities leader at Microsoft, discusses how AI is being deployed to solve real-world challenges in the utility sector, from regulatory permitting to grid management. He highlights specific use cases including Microsoft's Copilot for field workers, AI-accelerated battery material discovery, and Constellation Energy's '24/7 matching' product for green electricity. Boinot also addresses the industry's hesitation due to security perceptions and the energy trade-offs of AI itself.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Microsoft, Constellation Energy, Hydro Quebec, Uniper, Terrapraxis
Products
Copilot, Security Copilot
Also
NERC CIP

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