Unpacking Energy 5.0: the future of power and molecules

In an exclusive studio interview with Energy Connects at ADIPEC 2025, Andrew Smart, Senior Managing Director at Accenture, explores the emerging paradigm of Energy 5.0. From the vital role of people and talent in shaping the future energy system, to the interplay between power and molecules in an AI-driven world, Smart offers thoughtful insight into how industry, technology, and humanity must evolve together. He also highlights how shifting demand patterns, the rise of electrification, and the disruptive potential of energy-efficient AI will shape the future of energy.