A Survey on Drivers, Obstacles and Economic Effects of Digitalization in the Energy-Intensive Industry

Daniel Schlar, Daniel Grogger, Wolfgang Posch

Publikation: Beitrag in Buch/Bericht/KonferenzbandBeitrag in Konferenzband

Abstract

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the energy-intensive industry is at a critical point of innovation and change. Technologies like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and advanced data analytics are transforming industrial processes and resource use. This research explores the key drivers, obstacles, and economic impacts of digitalization and energy efficiency in the energy-intensive industry. It offers a detailed understanding of its journey toward digitalization by highlighting current efforts, challenges, and future directions for improving energy efficiency and sustainable practices. Further, it aims to uncover the forces behind digital transformation in the energy-intensive industry, identifying important drivers and examining barriers to digital technology adoption. A survey of industry professionals provides insights into the current state of digitalization, its effects on energy demand, primary drivers, obstacles, and future trends. Results show a strong push towards digitalization, especially in the steel and manufacturing sectors, driven by internal strategies and external support. Key drivers include better productivity, cost reduction, and increased competitiveness. Major obstacles are high initial costs, the need for skilled workers, leadership gaps, and outdated machinery. There is a clear link between digitalization and energy efficiency, with companies reporting financial savings and expecting more improvements through innovation.
OriginalspracheEnglisch
TitelConference Proceedings New Energy for Industry 2024
Untertitel3rd Conference of the Innovation Network
ErscheinungsortVienna
Herausgeber (Verlag)NEFI New Energy For Industry
Seiten64-66
Seitenumfang112
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 24 Okt. 2024
VeranstaltungNEFI-Konferenz 2024: Innovationen gemeinsam gestalten: Den Weg zur Klimaneutralität ebnen - Museumsquartier, Wien, Österreich
Dauer: 24 Okt. 202425 Okt. 2024
https://www.nefi.at/de/nefi-konferenz

Konferenz

KonferenzNEFI-Konferenz 2024
Land/GebietÖsterreich
OrtWien
Zeitraum24/10/2425/10/24
Internetadresse

Schlagwörter

  • Digitalisierung
  • Energieeffizienz
  • Energieintensive Industrie
  • Technologischer Wandel
  • NEFI-Konferenz 2024

    Daniel Schlar (Redner/-in)

    24 Okt. 202425 Okt. 2024

    Aktivität: Teilnahme an oder Organisation einer VeranstaltungKonferenzteilnahme

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