Abstract: This lecture explores three trends shaping the energy industry: the growth of renewable energy,
the rise of distributed energy resources (DER), and the increasing application of artificial
intelligence (AI) in energy systems. The discussion highlights both obstacles and opportunities
associated with these trends, including integration of renewable energy, development of new
transmission infrastructure, as well as the importance of leveraging emerging technologies such
as dynamic transmission optimization and AI-driven demand response and grid management.
The speaker will provide examples of her current projects throughout the discussion and student
questions are most welcome to further explore these evolving topics.