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Copilot for renewable energy & the energy transition

Microsoft's AI layer that combines GPT and Claude models with your own organisational data and the Microsoft 365 apps.

Recommended for renewable energy & energy transition

Copilot is strong in deep Microsoft 365 integration and grounding on your own data via Microsoft Graph, which suits automating roof design and yield calculations.

GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: EU hosting possible, no training on your data for business use, and self-hosting available. Caution applies to a model with a documented problem, such as an investigation by a regulator. How we measure
GDPR: Caution
QualityQuality from blind duels on LMArena: users choose between two anonymous answers. A difference of about 20 points is noticeable, a few points is noise. How we measure
1485Elo, independent
Editorial scoreOur own assessment on 10 of suitability for professional work, price and privacy. This is a judgement, not a measurement; that is why it always sits alongside the Elo. How we measure
8,3
Entry price
from €10 / month
Full GDPR check

What Copilot does in renewable energy & energy transition

Core tasks in renewable energy & energy transition
Where Copilot is strong
  • Deep Microsoft 365 integration
  • Grounding on your own data via Microsoft Graph
  • Strong enterprise governance and compliance
  • Choice between GPT and Claude models

Copilot has a specific GDPR concern. The Claude models within Copilot officially sit outside the EU Data Boundary. If you want strictly EU-only processing, exclude the Claude models in the admin panel. Weigh this heavily before using it in renewable energy & energy transition.

Confidentiality and GDPR

GDPR: Caution

Client and project data (address, energy consumption, financing) are personal data under the GDPR. Only use systems with a data processing agreement and EU hosting; check whether cloud platforms use technical installation data for model training. Yield calculations and subsidy applications are binding, have a qualified installer verify all AI output before use. ISDE and SDE++ subsidy rules change regularly; link AI calculations to current subsidy sources.

Microsoft 365 Copilot (business) falls under the EU Data Boundary and does not train on tenant data. Consumer Copilot does train by default, with an opt-out.

Rule of thumb Use the business variant with a data processing agreement, and keep a human in the loop for decisions that matter.
Caution the Claude models within Copilot officially fall outside the EU Data Boundary. If you want strictly EU-only processing, exclude the Claude models in the admin panel.

Prices

Microsoft 365 Personal/Familyfrom €10 / monthPersonal €10/month, Family €13/month, Premium €22/month (higher Copilot limits); Copilot Pro has been discontinued
M365 Copilot Business$21 / seat / monthAnnual ($25.20 monthly); limited-time offer from $18; requires an M365 licence
M365 Copilot (Enterprise)$30 / seat / monthAdd-on to an M365 licence; $31.50 when billed monthly

Other models for renewable energy & energy transition

Claude for renewable energy & energy transitionAnthropic · editorial 9.01506Gemini for renewable energy & energy transitionGoogle · editorial 8.61527ChatGPT for renewable energy & energy transitionOpenAI · edition 8.91485Le Chat (Mistral) for renewable energy & energy transitionMistral AI · editorial 8.41426
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Professional tools on Copilot

We don't know of a professional tool for renewable energy & energy transition that runs publicly on Copilot.

Questions about Copilot for renewable energy & energy transition

Is Copilot suitable for renewable energy & energy transition?
Yes. Copilot is strong in deep Microsoft 365 integration and grounding on your own data via Microsoft Graph, which fits renewable energy & energy transition well. Always assess the specific task and keep a professional in the loop.
Can I put confidential data into Copilot?
Customer and project data (address, energy consumption, financing) are personal data under the GDPR. Only use systems with a data processing agreement and EU hosting; check whether cloud platforms use technical installation data for model training. Yield calculations and subsidy applications are binding, so have a qualified installer verify all AI output before use. ISDE and SDE++ subsidy rules change regularly; link AI calculations to current subsidy sources. Microsoft 365 Copilot (business) falls under the EU Data Boundary and does not train on tenant data. Consumer Copilot does train by default, with an opt-out.
How much does Copilot cost?
There is Microsoft 365 Personal/Family (from €10 / month), M365 Copilot Business ($21 / seat / month), M365 Copilot (Enterprise) ($30 / seat / month). Check current prices on the official site.
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