Study: Surge in grid patents as companies target AI breakthroughs

James Murray
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Study: Surge in grid patents as companies target AI breakthroughs

Analysis from the IEA and the European Patent Office confirms the number of grid-related patents set a new record in 2022

The number of grid-related patents awarded to businesses reached record levels in 2022, driven by a surge in energy software innovations and China's on-going clean tech boom. That is the conclusion...

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