Artificial intelligence and data centers are creating a new reality for energy systems, Azerbaijan's Deputy Energy Minister Elnur Soltanov said while speaking at the 31st Baku Energy Forum, APA-Economics reports.
“These facilities are extremely sensitive consumers and require highly stable electricity supply. This creates a certain dilemma. While renewable energy sources offer significant opportunities to increase green energy generation, their intermittent nature makes system management more complex. As the share of renewable energy in the system increases, balancing the grid becomes more challenging,” the deputy minister noted.
According to him, at the same time, the development of artificial intelligence technologies and the growing energy demand of data centers require greater reliability and stability. This can be ensured not only through renewable energy sources, but also with the participation of gas, hydropower, and other conventional sources. In other words, artificial intelligence increases energy consumption on the one hand, while demanding higher quality and resilience from the energy system on the other. Therefore, a proper balance must be found between expanding energy consumption and maintaining grid stability.
“I am not speaking extensively at this stage about the other positive or indirect effects of artificial intelligence. However, from the perspective of the energy sector, this is the picture we are seeing. Overall, we view these processes as a positive factor for the green transition and sustainable development,” Elnur Soltanov said.
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