Digital technologies play a key role in the transformation of TotalEnergies. Michel Lutz, head of the company’s Data and AI transformation, emphasizes that more than 80 apps were developed by a team of 300 experts within the “Digital Factory”, created in 2020. This initiative aims to optimize activities and improve the security of operations, while aiming for an ambitious objective: generating $1.5 billion of value per year by 2025 thanks to digital.

A multi-site approach to innovation

At TotalEnergies, innovation is not limited to headquarters. Remarkable projects are emerging from various sites. The Pangea industrial supercomputer, located in Pau, demonstrates this dynamic. Its fourth version integrates on-premises physical machines and cloud computing capabilities, all with a reduction of 87% of energy consumption compared to the second generation.

• The renewable assets supervision center is managed from Montpellier.
• The WayKonect subsidiary, specialized in professional mobility management, is located in Lille.

Michel Lutz adds that “projects Data/AI can also emerge in the United Kingdom, Denmark or Angola”. Isabelle Patrier, France director, insists on the importance of collective intelligence resulting from the combination of expertise: data processing, technological knowledge on energies, industrial transformation, energy efficiency and CSR.

From data collection to effective use

According to Michel Lutz, “data is a fundamental tool in energy production”. With the acquisition of Ombrea in Aix-en-Provence, TotalEnergies illustrates the growing importance of data and artificial intelligence (AI) in renewable energies. The company maximizes its efficiency through the optimization of agrivoltaic projects.

Isabelle Patrier specifies that modular solar panels, controlled according to the climate and agricultural needs, contribute to:

• Protect crops.
• Maximize renewable electricity yield.

Drones are also used to identify sites with high potential for solar or wind infrastructure. Thanks to AI, TotalEnergies also personalizes charging station management services, modulating consumption according to peaks in demand and thus allowing better cost control for professional customers.

Technology at the service of energy sobriety

For households, the Conso Live key, connected to the Linky meter, allows consumption to be monitored in real time, encouraging sobriety. Michel Lutz emphasizes that “we have reached a certain maturity” regarding the use of data and AI, thus expanding the possibilities in daily energy management.

AI Act: A clear framework for innovation

Concerns about the repercussions of the European AI Act on innovation at TotalEnergies do not seem to worry Michel Lutz. He believes that this legislation will provide a clear framework facilitating the development of responsible AI that complements human activities, which could strengthen the agility and creativity of the Digital Factory.

In conclusion, TotalEnergies’ innovative approach, combining advanced technologies and multidisciplinary expertise, paves the way for sustainable and efficient energy solutions. Current projects demonstrate a strong commitment to a future where resource optimization and sustainability take center stage.