Smart Grids and Beyond: The Role of AI in Hokkaido Electric Power Company’s Operations
The Hokkaido Electric Power Company (HEPCO), formally known as 北海道電力株式会社 (Hokkaidō Denryoku Kabushiki-gaisha) and traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO: 9509), is a monopoly utility provider for Hokkaido, Japan. With a diverse energy portfolio including nuclear, coal, hydro, oil, and renewable sources, HEPCO is pivotal in ensuring energy security for the region. This article…