Engineers
Products
Years
Client Background
Our client is a UK-based energy company dedicated to leading the transition to a low-carbon future. They offer a range of services and solutions aimed at assisting businesses and households in reducing their carbon footprints and managing energy consumption efficiently.
The Project
In pursuit of their vision, the client embarked on several innovative projects, focusing on:
- enhancing the flexibility of the energy grid,
- transforming energy settlement processes,
- improving system integration for enhanced operational efficiency.
Our collaboration has centred around delivering robust product solutions that support these strategic objectives.
Tech stack:
Python, Asyncio, OpenLeadr, Tortoise, Flask, MySQL, Influx stack, Grafana, AWS Cloudformation, Jenkins, C#, AzureDevops, GitHub, Java, Spring Boot, SonarQube, AWS
Key Achievements
Flexible Grid Management Platform
The grid management platform is designed to enhance the flexibility of the UK energy grid by effectively managing distributed energy resources such as solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Development Highlights:
- Core Component Development: Our team focused on developing and maintaining essential components of the platform. This work enables seamless integration of various energy resources, allowing for enhanced automation and scalability.
- User-Centric Design: We implemented a user-centric approach in the development process, ensuring that the platform meets the evolving needs of grid operators and consumers alike.
- Performance Optimisation: Continuous performance monitoring and optimisation were integrated into the development lifecycle, ensuring the platform’s responsiveness and efficiency in real-time energy management.
Market-wide Cost Settlement System
This product aims to revolutionise the UK electricity market through half-hourly settlement of energy consumption. This initiative is set to enhance billing accuracy, improve operational efficiency, and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources.
Development Highlights:
- Data Services System Development: Our team played a pivotal role in developing the Data Services System. We utilised agile methodologies to foster collaboration and drive iterative improvements, ensuring the system meets market requirements effectively.
- Enhanced Billing Processes: By implementing sophisticated data handling and reporting capabilities, our solution significantly enhances billing accuracy for consumers and utilities alike, supporting a more transparent energy market.
- Regulatory Compliance: The system was designed to comply with current energy regulations, ensuring that our client meets governmental standards and enhances consumer trust in their services.
Energy Integration Platform
This project focuses on improving operational efficiency by integrating systems with Microsoft Dynamics 365. This integration streamlines field service management for electric vehicle chargers and smart meters, promoting real-time data flow.
Development Highlights:
- Integration Platform Development: We developed a robust integration platform that links systems with Dynamics 365, facilitating streamlined field management. This approach enhances coordination between different teams and supports efficient operations.
- Real-Time Data Flow: Implementing real-time data exchange capabilities ensures that teams have immediate access to critical information, allowing for quicker decision-making and improved service delivery.
- Scalable Architecture: The platform was designed with scalability in mind, allowing the client to easily expand their integration capabilities as their service offerings grow.
Conclusion
Through our collaborative efforts with the client, we have successfully delivered innovative product solutions that align with their vision of a low-carbon future. The developments in 3 major products exemplify our commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources.
As we continue this partnership, we remain dedicated to driving technological advancements and creating sustainable solutions for the energy sector through our augmented teams.
