Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG-7) emphasises universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy by 2030. Achieving this target requires transformative energy production, distribution, and financial optimisation solutions. This paper investigates the role of quantum computing in advancing SDG-7 objectives, focusing on quantum optimisation algorithms, simulations, and machine learning techniques. By analyzing global and national energy progress indicators, particularly from India, the study identifies areas where quantum algorithms such as Quantum Annealing (QA), Adiabatic Algorithms (AA), QAOA, and Quantum Machine Learning (QML) offer measurable impact in intelligent energy grid optimization, clean energy forecasting, and resource-efficient investment modeling. Further, the paper assesses financial pathways enabled by quantum-enhanced models to support renewable energy rollouts. The results underline quantum computing’s potential to accelerate access, reduce emissions, and maximise economic efficiency in energy systems aligned with SDG-7. This study offers a novel contribution by linking quantum algorithm performance to both energy optimisation and financial outcomes aligned with SDG-7.
Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG-7) emphasises universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy by 2030. Achieving this target requires transformative energy production, distribution, and financial optimisation solutions. This paper investigates the role of quantum computing in advancing SDG-7 objectives, focusing on quantum optimisation algorithms, simulations, and machine learning techniques. By analyzing global and national energy progress indicators, particularly from India, the study identifies areas where quantum algorithms such as Quantum Annealing (QA), Adiabatic Algorithms (AA), QAOA, and Quantum Machine Learning (QML) offer measurable impact in intelligent energy grid optimization, clean energy forecasting, and resource-efficient investment modeling. Further, the paper assesses financial pathways enabled by quantum-enhanced models to support renewable energy rollouts. The results underline quantum computing’s potential to accelerate access, reduce emissions, and maximise economic efficiency in energy systems aligned with SDG-7. This study offers a novel contribution by linking quantum algorithm performance to both energy optimisation and financial outcomes aligned with SDG-7.
The rapid advancements in quantum computing hold transformative potential for addressing critical global challenges and achieving sustainable development. This paper presents a conceptual framework that aligns quantum computing innovations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It explores key areas such as renewable energy optimization, smart city infrastructure, and climate change mitigation. The study also emphasizes sustainability challenges, including environmental impacts, ethical concerns, and socio-economic considerations like workforce transitions and digital equity. A novel Carbon-aware Quantum Computing model is introduced to minimize the environmental footprint of quantum systems. Finally, the paper proposes a roadmap for ethical and scalable adoption of quantum technologies, ensuring inclusive and resilient societal growth.
Quantum Green Computing represents a transformative paradigm that merges the power of quantum computational techniques with the principles of sustainability to drive innovation in renewable resource management.This paper investigates the interplay between quantum algorithms, energy-efficient system architectures, and advanced renewable energy technologies-including solar photovoltaics, wind energy systems, and bioenergy solutions.By leveraging the unique capabilities of quantum computing, such as superior optimization, high-dimensional modeling, and rapid problem-solving, the study explores novel strategies for addressing the inherent complexities of renewable energy integration.The research emphasizes three core dimensions: (1) the application of quantum optimization algorithms to enhance grid stability, load balancing, and real-time decision-making; (2) the development of energy-efficient quantum-inspired hardware architectures that align with green computing objectives; and (3) the formulation of predictive and adaptive models for renewable resource allocation using quantum-inspired approaches.Furthermore, the paper highlights case studies that demonstrate how quantum techniques can significantly improve grid management, predictive maintenance of renewable infrastructures, and long-term forecasting of resource availability under dynamic environmental conditions.By critically evaluating these emerging pathways, the study outlines a vision where quantum-enabled sustainability not only reduces carbon emissions but also maximizes energy utilization efficiency.This integration holds the potential to revolutionize the global renewable energy landscape, enabling resilient, lowcarbon ecosystems capable of supporting the growing demands of a sustainable future.
The rapid growth of data-intensive applications and cloud computing has significantly increased the energy consumption of modern computing infrastructures, particularly data centers, raising critical sustainability and environmental concerns. Green computing seeks to address these challenges by improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints without sacrificing performance. Quantum computing has emerged as a promising paradigm due to its ability to exploit quantum mechanical principles such as superposition and entanglement to achieve computational speedups beyond classical limits. This paper examines the role of quantum computing in advancing green computing technologies by analyzing its algorithmic capabilities, application domains, and hardware-related energy implications. Key quantum algorithms, including Shor’s algorithm, Grover’s search, the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA), and quantum simulation methods, are reviewed with respect to their potential to reduce execution time and energy consumption for computationally intensive tasks such as cryptography, optimization, and system modeling. The study further explores sustainability-oriented applications, including energy systems optimization, materials discovery for renewable technologies, and quantum machine learning for resource forecasting and management. Comparative analysis indicates that quantum approaches may offer substantial energy-efficiency advantages over classical methods as hardware matures. However, significant challenges remain, including qubit decoherence, error correction overhead, cryogenic cooling requirements, and scalability limitations. The paper concludes that continued advances in hybrid quantum–classical architectures and fault-tolerant hardware are essential for realizing quantum computing’s potential contribution to sustainable and energy-efficient computing.
The rising global need for renewable energy systems entails the constants call for research in ideal methodologies to enhance energy systems. As the problem of energy distribution, consumption and forecasting forecasting involves a number of inherent and intricate processes, conventional methods fail to combine with the dynamics of present day energy systems. With the help of efficient solutions by Quantum Machine Learning (QML), this paper aims to understand how QML solutions can transform Energy Management. The broad spectrum of QML techniques we consider includes quantum-enhanced optimization algorithms and quantum-assisted data analysis to discuss the use of the approaches in predicting energy demand, managing energy distribution, and enhancing consumption rates. In this work, we validate QML algorithms in simulation studies and consider real-world examples with other machine learning and optimization methods. They imply that, under certain circumstances, QML can produce notably higher performance with respect to the classical ML approaches in tasks of optimization, including the ones addressed in this paper at large datasets and complex, non-linear dependencies. The quantum algorithms demonstrated substantial gains in terms of energy prediction and the optimal use of energy with minimum lag, especially in situations where volatility and uncertainty are high. In addition, the possibility to identify the connections in mass energy consumption data that could not be found by using classical methods is one of the main advantages of QML in the activities of the company.
This chapter explores the transformative potential of quantum computing across various industries, with a focus on its applications in energy and financial services. Quantum computing, leveraging principles of quantum physics, promises to revolutionize problem-solving and optimization processes that are beyond the capabilities of classical computing. In the energy sector, quantum machine learning enhances supply and demand forecasting, while Quantum Annealing optimizes energy production schedules through the Unit Commitment Problem. These quantum approaches address the complexities of volatile energy markets and the integration of renewable energy sources, providing innovative solutions for cost-effective and reliable energy management. In financial services, quantum computing offers advancements in portfolio optimization, risk analysis, and fraud detection, enabling faster and more efficient data processing. The chapter also highlights the necessity for financial institutions to develop post-Quantum cryptography strategies to secure cryptographic systems against emerging quantum threats. Despite its potential, the widespread adoption of quantum computing faces significant challenges, including the high cost of quantum machines, integration issues with classical systems, and the nascent stage of the technology. Nonetheless, preparing business structures for the forthcoming quantum era and leveraging current capabilities are essential steps for organizations. The chapter concludes with an outlook on the future applications of quantum computing in sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and defense, underscoring its role as a catalyst for a sustainable and technologically advanced future.
Objectives: The research aims to demonstrate the integration between Quantum Computing (QC) and Predictive Analysis (PA) and their role in reducing costs while achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study addresses the inefficiencies in calculating and measuring product costs under traditional systems and examines how QC and PA can enhance cost reduction and product quality to better meet customer needs. Additionally, the research seeks to strengthen the theoretical framework with practical applications, illustrating how this integration improves a company’s competitive position while promoting social, environmental, and economic sustainability. Methods: The study employs a descriptive analytical approach, focusing on the practical application of QC and PA in cost management. It relies on financial and cost data from a selected company to analyze the impact of integrating QC and PA on cost reduction and sustainable development. The methodology aims to provide empirical evidence supporting the effectiveness of this integration in optimizing resource and energy use. Results: The research findings confirm that integrating QC and PA significantly contributes to cost reduction, which in turn plays a crucial role in achieving SDGs. The study highlights how this integration enhances efficiency in resource and energy utilization, identifies weaknesses in traditional cost systems, and supports the transition toward sustainable manufacturing. By improving production processes and minimizing waste, the application of QC and PA fosters innovation in sustainable product development. Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of integrating QC and PA in modern cost management strategies to achieve sustainability objectives. Encouraging innovative local manufacturing through enhanced efficiency and resource optimization supports the transition toward sustainable production. The findings suggest that companies adopting QC and PA can improve their competitive edge, reduce costs, and contribute to environmental and economic sustainability, ultimately aligning with global sustainable development goals.