Provides an introductory overview of how artificial intelligence can drive circular economy models in the energy sector, promoting a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable transition. It focuses on the convergence between AI and the circular economy to improve the sustainability of solar panels, batteries, energy storage systems, and electrical equipment.
Public officials, energy sector professionals, sustainability specialists, researchers, academics, consultants, and students interested in the application of artificial intelligence and circular economy principles in energy technologies and energy transition processes.
Block 1: Circular economy and energy technologies.
Block 2: AI applications in energy.
Block 3: AI applied to the circular economy in energy technologies.
Patricia E. Otero Valladares, EPN: Electronics and Control Engineer, with master's degrees in Business Management and Electrical Engineering. Professor and Coordinator of the Electrical Engineering Program at the National Polytechnic School, researcher for the Scienergy group, and PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering at ESPOL. She has experience in the oil, electricity, and public services sectors; her work focuses on electrical power systems, renewable energies, energy efficiency, electric mobility, and sustainability.
Understand the basic principles of circular economy applied to the energy sector.
Identify artificial intelligence applications in energy technologies and systems.
Recognize opportunities to improve sustainability and efficiency through AI-based solutions.
Analyze the potential of AI to optimize the life cycle of energy technologies such as batteries and solar panels.
Identify challenges and trends associated with the circular economy and energy digitalization in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Available as a file for asynchronous registration and certification. Recordings available for self-paced review.
Source file: Technical Sheet_Circular_Economy_AI.docx. Registration open; Spanish language; basic level.
Provides an introductory overview of how artificial intelligence can drive circular economy models in the energy sector, promoting a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable transition. It focuses on the convergence between AI and the circular economy to improve the sustainability of solar panels, batteries, energy storage systems, and electrical equipment.
We promote advanced technical training programs that facilitate the exchange of experiences, as well as the development of the human and institutional capacities needed to support the energy transformations in our region.
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OLACDE creates a regional network focused on energy knowledge that connects governments, young professionals, academics, and sector experts to drive collaborative solutions through technical cooperation and talent development to address future energy and climate challenges.
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We drive an energy transition based on principles of sustainability, energy security, and social inclusion. OLACDE supports countries in adopting new technologies related to energy efficiency, energy storage, green hydrogen, electromobility, and grid digitalization to accelerate the sector’s decarbonization process.
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