The Impact of COVID-19 on the Energy Sector and the Role of AI: An Analytical Review on Pre- to Post-Pandemic Perspectives
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global energy markets and caused significant socio-economic impacts worldwide, including the energy sector due to lockdowns and restricted economic activity. This paper presents a comprehensive and analytical review of the impact of COVID-19 on the energy sector a...
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| author | Siti Rosilah Arsad Muhamad Haziq Hasnul Hadi Nayli Aliah Mohd Afandi Pin Jern Ker Shirley Gee Hoon Tang Madihah Mohd Afzal Santhi Ramanathan Chai Phing Chen Prajindra Sankar Krishnan Sieh Kiong Tiong |
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| description | The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global energy markets and caused significant socio-economic impacts worldwide, including the energy sector due to lockdowns and restricted economic activity. This paper presents a comprehensive and analytical review of the impact of COVID-19 on the energy sector and explores the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in mitigating its effects. This review examines the changes in energy demand patterns during the pre-, mid-, and post-pandemic periods, analyzing their implications for the energy industries, including policymaking, communication, digital technology, energy conversion, the environment, energy markets, and power systems. Additionally, we explore how AI can enhance energy efficiency, optimize energy use, and reduce energy wastage. The potential of AI in developing sustainable energy systems is discussed, along with the challenges it poses in the energy sector’s response to the pandemic. The recommendations for AI applications in the energy sector for the transition to a more sustainable energy future, with examples drawn from previous successful studies, are outlined. Information corroborated in this review is expected to provide important guidelines for crafting future research areas and directions in preparing the energy sector for any unforeseen circumstances or pandemic-like situations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e04ceb7f2b8b4b29a829639886ae12412023-11-19T10:26:11ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732023-09-011618651010.3390/en16186510The Impact of COVID-19 on the Energy Sector and the Role of AI: An Analytical Review on Pre- to Post-Pandemic PerspectivesSiti Rosilah Arsad0Muhamad Haziq Hasnul Hadi1Nayli Aliah Mohd Afandi2Pin Jern Ker3Shirley Gee Hoon Tang4Madihah Mohd Afzal5Santhi Ramanathan6Chai Phing Chen7Prajindra Sankar Krishnan8Sieh Kiong Tiong9Department of Electrical & Electronics, College of Engineering, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, MalaysiaDepartment of Electrical & Electronics, College of Engineering, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, MalaysiaDepartment of Electrical & Electronics, College of Engineering, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, MalaysiaDepartment of Electrical & Electronics, College of Engineering, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, MalaysiaCenter for Toxicology and Health Risk Studies (CORE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, MalaysiaCenter for Toxicology and Health Risk Studies (CORE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, MalaysiaFaculty of Business, Multimedia University, Malacca 75450, MalaysiaDepartment of Electrical & Electronics, College of Engineering, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, MalaysiaDepartment of Electrical & Electronics, College of Engineering, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, MalaysiaDepartment of Electrical & Electronics, College of Engineering, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, MalaysiaThe COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global energy markets and caused significant socio-economic impacts worldwide, including the energy sector due to lockdowns and restricted economic activity. This paper presents a comprehensive and analytical review of the impact of COVID-19 on the energy sector and explores the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in mitigating its effects. This review examines the changes in energy demand patterns during the pre-, mid-, and post-pandemic periods, analyzing their implications for the energy industries, including policymaking, communication, digital technology, energy conversion, the environment, energy markets, and power systems. Additionally, we explore how AI can enhance energy efficiency, optimize energy use, and reduce energy wastage. The potential of AI in developing sustainable energy systems is discussed, along with the challenges it poses in the energy sector’s response to the pandemic. The recommendations for AI applications in the energy sector for the transition to a more sustainable energy future, with examples drawn from previous successful studies, are outlined. Information corroborated in this review is expected to provide important guidelines for crafting future research areas and directions in preparing the energy sector for any unforeseen circumstances or pandemic-like situations.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/18/6510COVID-19pandemicenergyartificial intelligencedigital technologypower system |
| spellingShingle | Siti Rosilah Arsad Muhamad Haziq Hasnul Hadi Nayli Aliah Mohd Afandi Pin Jern Ker Shirley Gee Hoon Tang Madihah Mohd Afzal Santhi Ramanathan Chai Phing Chen Prajindra Sankar Krishnan Sieh Kiong Tiong The Impact of COVID-19 on the Energy Sector and the Role of AI: An Analytical Review on Pre- to Post-Pandemic Perspectives Energies COVID-19 pandemic energy artificial intelligence digital technology power system |
| title | The Impact of COVID-19 on the Energy Sector and the Role of AI: An Analytical Review on Pre- to Post-Pandemic Perspectives |
| title_full | The Impact of COVID-19 on the Energy Sector and the Role of AI: An Analytical Review on Pre- to Post-Pandemic Perspectives |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of COVID-19 on the Energy Sector and the Role of AI: An Analytical Review on Pre- to Post-Pandemic Perspectives |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of COVID-19 on the Energy Sector and the Role of AI: An Analytical Review on Pre- to Post-Pandemic Perspectives |
| title_short | The Impact of COVID-19 on the Energy Sector and the Role of AI: An Analytical Review on Pre- to Post-Pandemic Perspectives |
| title_sort | impact of covid 19 on the energy sector and the role of ai an analytical review on pre to post pandemic perspectives |
| topic | COVID-19 pandemic energy artificial intelligence digital technology power system |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/18/6510 |
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