Sungrow Chief Scientist David Zhao Unveils 10 Trends Driving the Convergence of Clean Energy and AI at APSARA Conference

Sungrow's Chief Scientist David Zhao outlined ten trends at the APSARA Conference regarding the integration of AI and clean energy. He emphasized that AI requires clean energy to scale, while clean energy needs AI for intelligent management.
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The convergence of AI and energy infrastructure is critical for meeting the massive electricity demands of future data centers and global decarbonization goals.
HANGZHOU, China , Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "Clean energy gives AI the power it needs to thrive, while AI gives clean energy an intelligent brain. The two empower and complement each other." At the "For the Value Beyond Computation" main forum of the 2026 APSARA Conference in Hangzhou on September 23, David Zhao, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientist of Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. (Sungrow), delivered a keynote titled "Clean Energy & AI: Powering A New Era" outlining 10 technology trends shaping the convergence of clean energy and AI.
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