Simple analysis tools remain pivotal for success in the fast-developing world of AI. More than not, even basic methods and lightweight tools in a Data Scientist’s toolbox can lay the foundation for magical outcomes.
We present a success story from the real estate sector, where we developed an AI-powered solution to optimize energy systems in apartment buildings. In its first year of application in more than 3000 apartments across Sweden, we achieved a significant 10–15% reduction in total energy consumption, saving more than 180 tons of CO2 equivalent. Simultaneously, temperature stability for tenants was improved, and the day-to-day workload for technicians and administrators was reduced.
While the developed product now incorporates machine learning models and AI-driven time-series analysis, the journey began with the most fundamental tools in the shed.
Leveraging cutting-edge AI innovations on the one hand and deriving insights from linear regressions on the other are not mutually exclusive—they are complementary steps toward creating impactful solutions.
So, think big, even if you start small!
Dr Steffen Therre has worked as a Data Scientist since 2022, with a focus on climate-smart solutions, energy efficiency in the real estate sector, and developing optimization models. As a consultant in the AI and Data Science environment, he supports clients in building and adopting intelligent products to improve their business. Steffen is dedicated to advancing a climate-neutral future through the effective use of modern tools. He holds a PhD in physics from Heidelberg University, where his climate research even took him into the caves beneath the Caribbean rainforest.
