Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence toward the energy transition: The key role of the digital economy

A-Tier
Journal: Energy Economics
Year: 2024
Volume: 135
Issue: C

Authors (4)

Lee, Chi-Chuan (Southwestern University of Fin...) Fang, Yuzhu (not in RePEc) Quan, Shiyun (not in RePEc) Li, Xinghao (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 4 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

In recent years, the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked academic interest in its economic and environmental impacts. Against the backdrop of global warming, this study evaluates the impact of AI on energy transition and constructs an evaluation index system to measure the level of the digital economy, analyzing its role in AI and energy transition. The study first finds that AI positively affects energy transition, whereby as AI advances, the level of energy transition improves. Second, the digital economy plays a positive role in reinforcing the impact of AI on the energy transition. Finally, high-income and middle- and low-income countries exhibit different performances in the energy transition promoted by AI, with a more pronounced impact in resource-dependent countries. These findings offer specific insights for policymakers aiming to advance the energy transition, address regional energy disparities, and achieve low-carbon development.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:eneeco:v:135:y:2024:i:c:s0140988324003621
Journal Field
Energy
Author Count
4
Added to Database
2026-01-25