ICT specialist company Ucube (CEO Kim Jeong-beom) announced on the 3rd that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Gwangju Technopark (Gwangju TP) for field verification of the artificial intelligence (AI)-based energy management platform 'Energy Planner'.
This agreement aims to go beyond technological verification and implement long-term AI applications in real-world building environments to improve energy efficiency and realize smart buildings. Starting with the Gwangju TP Science and Technology Building, the two organizations plan to establish a "Gwangju-type AI Energy Management Standard Model" encompassing public, industrial, and private buildings.
Under the agreement, the two parties will conduct a three-year demonstration project from February 2026 to December 2028. Gwangju TP will provide testbeds and administrative support, while U-Cube will be responsible for overall technical operations, including the construction of multi-power measurement equipment, data collection and analysis, and platform advancement.
Ucube's "Energy Planner" is an energy management solution leveraging a lightweight AI model. It features real-time power usage monitoring and power consumption prediction capabilities based on Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) technology. This allows for cost savings by proactively identifying peak demand periods. Furthermore, the company plans to improve the accuracy of AI prediction models by analyzing usage patterns by time of day.
Ucube plans to expand the scope of its demonstrations through a phased expansion strategy. Phase 1 will involve demonstrations in the Science and Technology Building, Phase 2 will involve expansion across all buildings, and Phase 3 will involve application to other public institutions and industrial complexes. This will foster a regional energy industry ecosystem aligned with Gwangju Metropolitan City's carbon neutrality and smart city policies.
Kim Jong-min, CEO of Ucube Honam Branch, said, “Our strength lies in being able to quickly reflect voices from the field and provide technical support based on our regional base,” and added, “We will make this demonstration a successful reference and contribute to Gwangju’s leap forward as an AI-centered city and a leading city in energy efficiency.”
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