AI-Based Virtual Assistant for Solar Radiation Prediction and Improvement of Sustainable Energy Systems
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Advances in machine learning have improved the ability to predict critical environmental conditions, including solar radiation levels that, while essential for life, can pose serious risks to human health. In Ecuador, due to its geographical location and altitude, UV radiation reaches extreme levels. This study presents the development of a chatbot system driven by a hybrid artificial intelligence model, combining Random Forest, CatBoost, Gradient Boosting, and a 1D Convolutional Neural Network. The model was trained with meteorological data, optimized using hyperparameters (iterations: 500–1500, depth: 4–8, learning rate: 0.01–0.3), and evaluated through MAE, MSE, R2, and F1-Score. The hybrid model achieved superior accuracy (MAE = 13.77 W/m2, MSE = 849.96, R2 = 0.98), outperforming traditional methods. A 15% error margin was observed without significantly affecting classification. The chatbot, implemented via Telegram and hosted on Heroku, provided real-time personalized alerts, demonstrating an effective, accessible, and scalable solution for health safety and environmental awareness. Furthermore, it facilitates decision-making in the efficient generation of renewable energy and supports a more sustainable energy transition. It offers a tool that strengthens the relationship between artificial intelligence and sustainability by providing a practical instrument for integrating clean energy and mitigating climate change.
Source: Sustainability
DOI: 10.3390/su17198909
Authors: Tomás Gavilánez, Néstor Zamora, Josué Navarrete, Nino Vega, Gabriela Vergara
Language: English
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,896
OpenAlex ID: W4414929522