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Data-driven energy management practices in Canada, the United States, and Africa reveal distinct regional pathways towards efficiency and sustainability. In North America, the adoption of smart grid technologies combined with supportive regulatory frameworks has delivered measurable efficiency gains and advanced sustainable operations. Conversely, energy management across Africa encounters distinct infrastructural limitations, though it simultaneously demonstrates localised successes in expanding energy access. Overcoming these regional gaps in technological infrastructure requires cooperative and context-specific approaches. Furthermore, synthesised experiences highlight the necessity of stakeholder collaboration alongside adaptable regulatory frameworks. By comparing these disparate systems, the findings offer practical insights for policymakers, industrial stakeholders, and researchers working to establish resilient, inclusive, and sustainable energy frameworks globally.
Transitioning to sustainable power systems requires balancing modern technology with diverse local realities. Comparing experiences across North America and Africa highlights how regulatory frameworks and infrastructure impact energy access and efficiency. These insights help decision-makers develop resilient, inclusive strategies that cater to differing levels of technological development across global energy networks.
The findings could guide energy utilities, technology developers, and regulatory advisors planning smart grid deployments or local energy access projects. Because the work is a comparative review evaluating regulations and infrastructural gaps, it represents early-stage strategic analysis rather than a tested, deployable product or near-market commercial tool.
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This research explores data-driven energy management practices in Canada, the USA, and Africa, offering a comparative analysis of successes, challenges, and future implications. Integrating smart grid technologies and supportive regulatory frameworks in North America has driven efficiency gains and sustainability. Conversely, Africa faces unique challenges, including infrastructural limitations, yet showcases localized successes in enhancing energy access. Lessons learned emphasize stakeholder collaboration and adaptable regulatory frameworks, providing valuable insights for global energy strategies. The study identifies gaps in technological infrastructure and recommends collaborative, context-specific solutions. As the global community moves towards sustainable energy futures, these findings contribute to a nuanced understanding, guiding policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers in shaping resilient and inclusive energy systems. Keywords: Data-Driven Energy Management, Comparative Analysis, Sustainability, Global Energy Landscape.
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DOI: 10.51594/estj.v5i1.745
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