【数据】国际能源署（IEA）新设“能源与人工智能观测站”

Core Insights - The International Energy Agency (IEA) has launched a new Energy and Artificial Intelligence Observatory to monitor and analyze the relationship between the energy sector and the rapidly evolving AI technology [1][4] - The observatory includes interactive tools for exploring data center power consumption and digital infrastructure, along with 20 case studies showcasing AI applications in the energy sector [4] - A recent IEA report indicates that AI-optimized data centers' power demand is expected to increase more than fourfold by 2030, while AI is already providing opportunities to reduce costs, enhance competitiveness, and lower emissions in the energy industry [4] Group 1 - The observatory aims to inform national and international policies on energy and AI, facilitating ongoing dialogue between governments and industries, particularly under Canada's G7 presidency [18] - The observatory was announced by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol at an AI action summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi [18] - The observatory emphasizes the importance of reliable data and analysis in addressing the rapidly changing landscape of energy and AI [18] Group 2 - Case studies within the observatory highlight various AI applications currently used by global energy producers and consumers, such as optimizing HVAC systems in schools and campuses in Sweden and India to reduce energy usage [18] - AI is also being utilized in steel and cement plants in the Czech Republic, Spain, and the United States to improve natural gas consumption efficiency and increase waste heat utilization [18]