The standard applies to the processes of production, transmission, storage, distribution and consumption of electrical and thermal energy. The Ministry of Energy has approved the professional standard “Digitalization and application of artificial intelligence in the energy sector.” The document was developed in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Professional Qualifications” and is aimed at developing modern professional requirements in the field of digital transformation of the energy industry. The project provides for new professions: designer of intelligent (smart) networks, engineer for the development and implementation of artificial intelligence in energy systems (Smart Grid) and specialist in cybersecurity of energy networks. These professions are formed on the basis of the Atlas of new professions and competencies of Kazakhstan and will be used in the development of educational programs and training of personnel for the energy industry. The professional standard is applied in the fields of electric power and heat power and covers types of economic activities related to the implementation and operation of digital technologies, automation systems, data analysis, as well as the development and application of solutions based on artificial intelligence
lecta. In particular, the standard applies to the processes of production, transmission, storage, distribution and consumption of electrical and thermal energy. The document provides for the use of modern digital tools, including automated process control systems (APCS), dispatch and process control systems, Smart Grid technologies, digital data and resources, as well as solutions based on artificial intelligence. The professional standard also establishes uniform approaches to the requirements for knowledge, skills and abilities of specialists working with digital technologies in the energy sector. The implementation of the standard will make it possible to update professional qualifications taking into account the digital transformation of the industry, increase the requirements for the competencies of specialists and create conditions for training personnel capable of effectively applying artificial intelligence and data analysis technologies in the energy sector. Let us remind you that on August 27, 2026, the PROFIT Industry & Energy Day conference dedicated to information technologies in industry and energy will be held in Astana. Kaspi Gold is now in Apple Pay The Kazakhstan IT services market has almost doubled Huawei Watc
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