Week 06 - Energy Transition with AI for Net Zero | PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR)

Lecturers from Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD)

Chair Professor of Energy and Buildings in the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering

Management Committee Member of Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development

+852 3400 8246
j-jerry.yan@polyu.edu.hk

Topic Overview:

This lecture explores the intersection of energy transition and artificial intelligence (AI) in the pursuit of net zero emissions. We will examine how AI technologies are transforming energy systems, optimizing renewable integration, and enabling smarter sector coupling for decarbonization. The session aims to provide students with an understanding of both the opportunities and challenges involved in leveraging AI to accelerate the global shift toward sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions.

Key Topics:

The urgent imperative: accelerating the energy transition to achieve carbon neutrality
AI as a catalyst: forecasting, optimization, and automation to speed decarbonization
3. Sector integration: coupling energy, transport, and buildings for holistic urban transition

Teaching Format:

The session will combine a lecture with interactive Q&A discussions. Students will participate in Q&A activities of AI applications in energy transition, fostering a deeper understanding of the topic through collaborative inquiry and critical thinking.