AI and IoT for Energy Optimization

The Energy sector all over the world is faced with the challenges on how to control wastages to its minimal bearing point with a view to optimize its consumption. The generation is capital intensive and the demand by the consumers is very high and the global world cannot wait to have a carbon free zone. Hence, the need for a greener and clean energy without leakages or wastages by the consumers The research work is focusing on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IOT) for energy optimization in Nigeria, a country where the demand for energy is far higher than its supply in both government buildings, residential buildings as well as market and business places. The emergence of Internet of Things (IOT), smart technologies and AI (artificial intelligence) has made it possible to integrate renewable energy solutions together with a view to meet up consumer’s demand and to create a carbon free environments to improve Energy generation without causing major harm to the environment as well as reducing energy wastages by both the generating company and the consumers in the Building Construction Industry (BCI) With our current nature of power supply, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things are needed to synchronize the conventional power source and other backups sources like the fuel (diesel and PMS) generators and solar for steady power supply and by extension, steady work flow in the offices, residential buildings, business shops and market places. The Building Construction Industry in Nigeria has a market size of about USD$105.8 billion in 2023 with an annual expectancy growth projection of >3% for a population of about 225.604 million people hence, the urgent need for more energy generation and proper optimization. Finally, this paper will also look at some of the challenges with AI and IOT technologies in building structures as well as possible recommendations for a better greener carbon free environment