The Impact of COVID-19 on the Energy Sector and the Role of AI: An Analytical Review on Pre- to Post-Pandemic Perspectives

• Main Authors: Arsad S.R., Hasnul Hadi M.H., Mohd Afandi N.A., Ker P.J., Tang S.G.H., Mohd Afzal M., Ramanathan S., Chen C.P., Krishnan P.S., Tiong S.K.
• Other Authors: 58299867900
• Format: Review
• Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) 2024
• Subjects: artificial intelligence; COVID-19; digital technology; energy; pandemic; power system; Artificial intelligence; Economic and social effects; Energy conversion efficiency; Energy efficiency; Energy policy; Power markets; Sustainable development; Analytical reviews; Digital technologies; Economic activities; Energy; Energy sector; Global energy market; Pandemic; Power; Power system; Socio-economic impacts
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global energy markets and caused significant socio-economic impacts worldwide, including the energy sector due to lockdowns and restricted economic activity. This paper presents a comprehensive and analytical review of the impact of COVID-19 on the energy sector a...