Power Sector's AI Revolution: Leaders Leverage LLMs for O&M Excellence & Profit Growth

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CNBC TV18•02-01-2026, 08:14
Power Sector's AI Revolution: Leaders Leverage LLMs for O&M Excellence & Profit Growth
- •AI and LLMs are transforming the power sector, enabling leaders to leverage vast data for operational performance and profitability.
- •Inefficient O&M practices cost millions (e.g., $4-6M annual EBITDA loss per GW renewable capacity), which AI can mitigate.
- •Digital tools predict failures, optimize maintenance, reduce unplanned downtime by 20-30%, and boost capacity utilization (CUF) by 2-3%.
- •AI-driven O&M excellence is influencing M&A valuations, rewarding digitally enabled organizations.
- •Leaders must focus on integrated data platforms, talent, and human oversight for successful AI implementation.
Why It Matters: AI and LLMs are critical for power sector leaders to achieve O&M excellence, boost profitability, and ensure future resilience.
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