The government is investing in 12 ‘green AI’ initiatives in a bid to decarbonise the UK and boost the development of renewable energy.

The projects will receive a share of £1 million in a move that the government says will help achieve the country’s ambitious net zero goal by 2050.

The projects include solar energy improvements that use AI to improve the forecasting of when it will best produce energy for the grid and the decarbonisation of dairy farming through the use of AI robots monitoring crop and soil health.

Another scheme is developing hardware to mimic the human brain so that a computer can reduce power consumption when performing AI tasks.

The government said it would also provide a further £2.25 million to support other AI innovations, with the aim of cutting emissions specifically in energy sectors.

“We are unquestionably world-leading when it comes to advanced AI and our track record for decarbonisation,” said minister for energy efficiency and green finance Lord Callanan. “This unique position means we must now push the boundaries in how this technology can enhance our rapidly-growing clean energy sector.”

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