Connected Strategy for Hydrogen Value Chain ^ Top ^ 37 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) MANAGED SMART GRIDS The combination of big data with AI has emerged as one of the most important developments in several fields. Although many AI technologies existed for several decades, only now are they able to take advantage of sufficiently sized datasets, providing meaningful learning and results for energy market applications. This combination could help integrate variable renewable energy (VRE) in the power system by:  Increasing the accuracy of renewable energy generation forecasts  Improving system operation and management of distributed power sources  Improving asset management through remote monitoring, analysis, and maintenance optimization High VRE penetration in the system would require a new approach to grid operation, one that uses data and communication tools to manage the variability and uncertainty associated with VRE. Smart grid technologies can help to effectively integrate high VRE shares by incorporating information and communications technology into every aspect of electricity generation, transmission, and consumption. This enhances the flexible operation of the grid, reduces operational costs, and improves efficiency.13 UK hydrogen storage provider H2GO Power is leading trialing of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) software coupled with hydrogen technology. The aim of the Hydrogen Artificial Intelligence (HyAI) project is to demonstrate the use of AI software integrated with hydrogen hardware in making data driven asset management decisions in real time and optimizing renewable energy integration into the electricity grid. Trial results have indicated that the AI-enabled approach can produce hydrogen in a more cost-effective way, while also helping to alleviate stresses on the national grid. This has the potential to increase power reliability and allow for higher penetrations of renewable energy. “HyAI brings us a step closer to delivering clean and sustainable energy with high degree of control, automation, intelligence and increased profitability for commercial hydrogen projects,” says Dr Enass Abo-Hamed, founder and CEO of H2GO Power.