Analysis of Digital Technology Application Opportunities in Quality Assurance Processes of the Energy Sector Projects

Abstract

This research is exceptionally significant for the contemporary energy sector, which constantly faces high-quality requirements and rapid digital transformation. Society's increasing reliance on a reliable electricity supply directly links construction quality to infrastructure longevity and operational costs. However, a major obstacle lies in the insufficient integration of advanced digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, into the quality assurance processes of new energy construction projects. This gap leads not only to a higher risk of defects but also limits effective process optimization, potentially harming long-term grid reliability. This study aims to examine how digital technologies can be integrated into quality assurance processes for new energy construction projects to improve quality control and ensure reliable equipment operation. To achieve this aim, the research tasks included analyzing current quality assurance processes in energy construction projects, evaluating their efficiency, challenges, and areas for improvement; identifying and describing potential digital technologies applicable to new construction project quality assurance, based on expert evaluation; assessing the potential benefits and application possibilities of digital technologies, proposing a process map for integrating digital technologies during new construction projects and subsequent equipment operation. This study employed research methods, including scientific literature analysis, expert evaluation, in-depth interviews, process analysis, and modeling. Based on the empirical research results, a process transformation map for creating a new information technology service was proposed, visually illustrating how and when digital tools (e.g., BIM, IoT sensors, AI analysis) will be implemented and used at each stage of a construction project (from planning to operation). This map highlights how specific digital solutions will contribute to defect prevention, process acceleration, and a longer equipment lifecycle. A continuous monitoring and evaluation system was established to track the impact of digitalization on quality indicators and to adjust the strategy flexibly. Such solutions will ensure the reliability of electricity grids, allow for defect detection earlier than when they manifest as failures, and enable cost savings during operation.