The United States and China leading the way in AI for smart grid development, according to a new study by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). AI has been an important driving force for the growth of patent applications for electricity grid technology. According to this study, in recent years, new patents to integrate artificial intelligence into power grids have grown sixfold in recent years.

The report shows that software innovations boosted smart features in physical grid patents by 50% between 2010 and 2022, with supply-demand forecasting tools and electric vehicle charging representing the two largest areas of growth in this category.

It is indicated that China has emerged as the fastest-growing region for grid-related patents. Its share rose from 7% in 2013 to 25% in 2022, overtaking the EU in 2022 to become the top patenting region in this field for the first time.

From IPRdaily

December 16th, 2024