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Q. HOW IS ABB APPROACHING THE INTEGRATION OF AI INTO MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS AND WHAT IMPACT MIGHT THIS HAVE ON DATA CENTRE SUSTAINABILITY?
» We’ re taking a practical approach to AI in maintenance systems, focusing on specific operational challenges where it delivers measurable improvements. Our AI algorithms can now identify subtle equipment patterns that even experienced technicians might miss – detecting partial discharges in switchgear or analysing thermal patterns in transformers weeks before issues become visible through conventional methods.
What’ s transformative for sustainability is how these AI systems optimise maintenance timing based not just on equipment condition, but on operational impacts and even energy market conditions. This means work can be scheduled during periods of low renewable energy production, preserving clean energy for critical operations. I’ m particularly excited about our progress with digital twins and augmented reality solutions that allow remote experts to guide on-site personnel, which I’ ve seen reduce service-related emissions by up to 60 % by eliminating unnecessary travel. Beyond energy savings, the extended
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