This week, Adam sits down with Kevin Naik, Head of Data Science at IntelliAM, to get his take on the potential of AI and data analytics to advance the energy transition.
Kevin shares his experiences applying data science to district heating networks in the UK, highlighting the challenges and opportunities involved.
He and Adam dig into practical considerations around using AI and data in the sector, from the importance of understanding customer behaviour to the need to evaluate the sustainability of technology.
They look at the trade-offs between speed and accuracy when designing data-driven solutions and how to strike the right balance.
Adam also picks Kevin’s brains on the tools that he uses on a daily basis and gets his advice for those looking to build successful data science teams.
Following on from Kevin’s keynote on using AI for sustainable energy systems at Euro Energy 2024, this episode is a glimpse into how the energy industry can make the most of AI and data in the real world.
In this episode, Kevin and Adam discuss:
- How district heating systems in the UK have evolved.
- Key considerations when optimising energy systems.
- The energy cost of AI and data science technologies.
- Advice on tools and approaches for data science teams.
- The need for both domain experts and technical specialists.
The weekly Hypercube podcast sits down with leaders in the energy and utilities sectors to explore how data analytics can help businesses make smarter decisions and accelerate business growth.
Chapter Markers
[0:40] Introduction to Kevin and his background in data science and the energy sector.
[2:41] Innovations across UK district heating networks, thermal storage, and demand-side flexibility.
[6:57] Using data and AI to optimise energy systems in real-world scenarios.
[10:15] The need to consider sustainability when leveraging AI and data science.
[13:17] How to strike the balance between user expectations and technical constraints.
[17:06] The possibilities and flexibilities of using open-source tools.
[18:35] An overview of the tools and technologies Kevin uses day-to-day.
[21:32] Advice for designing data-driven energy solutions and the knowledge needed.
[24:38] Kevin talks about his keynote at the Euro Energy 2024 conference.
[29:32] How to connect with Kevin and learn more about his work.
