Implementation
Article 8 of 13 · Choosing platforms and providersHow quickly can I start with energy monitoring?
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You can often start quickly with energy monitoring when measurement data is already available via smart meters, the metering operator, the supplier or data sources. The first version does not have to be perfect: begin with the key sites, goals and reports.
- Start with existing data
- Phased setup
- Quick first insights
- Expand later
Large implementation project versus a quick phased start
Many organisations wait too long because they think all hardware, meters and processes must be perfect first. In practice, a phased start is often better: quick insight, then refine.
- Start with available measurement data and the key sites.
- Define the goals up front: costs, deviations, capacity or reporting.
- Expand afterwards with extra meters, sector logic and automatic alerts.
Start
Traditional approach
Wait until all meters and wishes are complete.
Modern approach
Begin with available data and the key goals.
Value
Traditional approach
Insight only comes after long preparation.
Modern approach
First deviations and trends become visible quickly.
Expansion
Traditional approach
Set everything up at once.
Modern approach
Expand step by step with extra sources and alerts.
What do you need at a minimum?
For a first start, sites, connections, measurement data, contacts and a clear goal are usually enough. Extra detail can be added later.
- List of sites and connections.
- Available measurement data or authorisations.
- Goals and desired reporting.
- Basic contacts for follow-up.
What do you set up first?
Begin with overview, trends, deviations and a cost indication. After that, you can go deeper with sector KPIs, grid capacity, contracts and automatic actions.
- Dashboard per site and portfolio.
- Data quality control.
- Alerts on deviations.
- Reporting for management.
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