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Addressing Challenges for the Effective Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector

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  • Chankook Park

    (Division of Climate Change, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Yongin 17035, Republic of Korea)

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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector offers transformative potential but is hindered by a complex web of interconnected socio-technical challenges. The existing scholarship often addresses these issues in isolation, lacking a practical framework to guide stakeholders through the complexities of responsible deployment. This study addresses this gap by conducting a systematic literature review to develop and propose an integrative, actionable governance framework. The proposed framework is built on four core principles: Trustworthiness, Sustainability, Equity, and Collaborative Adaptation. Crucially, it operationalizes these principles through a four-phased implementation process, a stakeholder-specific action matrix with measurable key performance indicators, and a set of critical success factors. By synthesizing diverse solutions—from technical standards for data and security to governance mechanisms for ethical oversight and workforce transition—into a structured, lifecycle-based approach, this study argues that moving beyond piecemeal fixes is essential for mitigating systemic risks. This framework provides a testable roadmap for future research and a practical guide for policymakers and industry leaders seeking to harness AI’s full potential in a sustainable, ethical, and inclusive manner.

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  • Chankook Park, 2025. "Addressing Challenges for the Effective Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(13), pages 1-17, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:13:p:5764-:d:1685307
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