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Will generative AI make the digital twin promise real in the energy and utilities industry?

IBM Big Data Hub

It uses real-world data (both real time and historical) combined with engineering, simulation or machine learning (ML) models to enhance operations and support human decision-making. We can use this to scale the use of AI in identification of anomalies and damages on utility assets versus manually reviewing the image.

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Renewable energy trends and developments powering a cleaner future

IBM Big Data Hub

In a warming world, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is heating up. Global capacity for renewable power generation is expanding more quickly than at any time in the last thirty years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). And by 2028, 68 countries will boast renewables as their main source of power.

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Feds Charge Four Russians With Energy Sector Attacks

Data Breach Today

Men Allegedly Targeted Utilities, Nuclear Plants, Oil and Gas Firms The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed two indictments against suspected Russian nation-state actors on conspiracy charges for attacks on the global energy sector. This move comes as the U.S.

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Renewable energy in action: Examples and use cases for fueling the future

IBM Big Data Hub

As more countries, companies and individuals seek energy sources beyond fossil fuels, interest in renewable energy continues to rise. In fact, world-wide capacity for energy from solar, wind and other renewable sources increased by 50% in 2023. What is renewable energy? trillion in 2023. trillion in 2023.

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Why getting your data in order is key to enabling “speed to trusted action” for the energy transition

CGI

Utilities are dealing with exponential growth in the volume and complexity of data. At the same time, they are readying for the energy transition by preparing networks to support electrification and increased use of renewable energy resources, like wind, solar and tidal, which are intermittent and less dependable.

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Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Data Encryption Shields the Energy Sector Against Emerging Threats. The energy sector is part of the critical national infrastructure (CNI), and delivers services that are essential for modern life. Energy services companies are a lucrative target for adversaries. Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:42. Cybersecurity challenges.

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Hackers targeted ICS/SCADA systems at water facilities, Israeli government warns

Security Affairs

The Israeli government has issued an alert to organizations in the water sector following a series of cyberattacks that targeted the water facilities. ” reads the alert issued by the Israeli government. In 2016, BWL Electric and Water Utility shut down following a ransomware attack.