How to Manage So Much Information in Energy Self-Consumption?
The energy transition is underway, and as we have already discussed on our blog, self-consumption has established itself as a key component in achieving a more efficient and sustainable energy model. For example in Spain, in 2023 alone, 1,706 MW of solar power capacity was installed, reaching a cumulative capacity of approximately 6,955 MW.
However, as self-consumption installations grow, so does the amount of data that consumers, companies, and administrations need to manage.
From energy balancing to billing, including energy distribution and consumption optimization, data management has become a challenge for the sector. But how can this complexity be simplified without losing control over efficiency and energy savings?
Centralization and Digitalization: The Key to Efficient Data Management
One of the main obstacles in self-consumption management is data dispersion. Each installation features different types of inverters, consumers with variable consumption patterns, and external factors such as electricity tariffs and constantly evolving regulations. Having a unified platform allows for the integration of all information in one place, making access to relevant data easier and avoiding information fragmentation. With centralized management, predictions, energy generation data, and savings achieved can be obtained, improving decision-making for both managers and consumers. Digitalization has been a key factor in the energy sector, where 91% of companies have data conversion systems. This is important because automated process transformation streamlines energy balancing, indicator calculations, and billing. Moreover, thanks to digitalization, consumers can access detailed information, optimizing their savings and maximizing the use of the generated energy. For ImpactE, this is essential for proper solar energy management, which is why we offer E-Manager, a platform adaptable to different business models and changing regulations, centralizing and digitalizing all aspects of energy management.
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Monitoring and Optimization
Monitoring is another key aspect of handling the amount of data in energy self-consumption. With proper monitoring, it is possible to observe and generate recommendations for optimal energy use, adjust distribution coefficients, and improve transparency for users.
One of the most complex aspects of collective self-consumption is billing. How can costs and benefits be calculated fairly and clearly for each user? With automated solutions, accurate invoices can be generated based on actual consumption and savings achieved, eliminating uncertainty and improving participant confidence.
Towards a More Sustainable and Collaborative Model
The success of self-consumption does not only depend on the capacity to generate energy but also on how it is managed. Having tools that facilitate the centralization, digitalization, and optimization of information allows us to move towards a more efficient and transparent energy model, where each user has full control over their consumption and benefits.
In this context, technology plays a fundamental role, becoming the strategic ally to transform self-consumption into a simple, accessible, and collaborative experience for everyone.
