Impact

Near Real-Time

asset monitoring insights now available, down from a multi-week lag with the legacy reporting system

Holistic View

centralized data repository unifies internal and external sources for project and asset utilization analysis

Faster Response

reduced response times to unexpected operational changes through near real-time actionable dashboards

Centralizing IT processes and data sources​ in renewable energy

Challenge

Accelerating insights for renewable energy

When it came to the management of energy projects, our renewable energy client experienced a significant gap in analytics. Their legacy system didn’t provide data on asset utilization until weeks later, hindering their ability to make data-driven decisions in real time.

To speed up the time to insights, OneSix recommended a centralized data repository where asset management information can exist in one place for exploratory and standardized analysis.

Solution

Technology modernization and change management

As a trusted partner, OneSix built a deep understanding of the business, its unique challenges, and opportunities. With a focus on data centralization, the engagement has been a healthy combination of technology implementation and change management. ​

As part of a Dedicated Data Team (DDT), OneSix implemented a streamlined process to transform data from raw to business-level tables across internal and external sources. The outcome was a holistic view of project asset utilization. The OneSix DDT also supported and built out new integrations, reporting capabilities, and apps. This included building enterprise dashboards, public datasets, and data catalogs.

Technologies Implemented
  • Azure Data Factory was used for data integration.
  • Azure Synapse Analytics was used to accelerate time to insight.
  • Power BI provided reports for actionable insights and trends.

Results

Near real-time project and asset monitoring

By harnessing near real-time actionable insights at both the project and asset level, significant strides were made in reducing response times to unexpected changes.

Additionally, our recommended approach to centralizing data movement and maintenance has been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency. Streamlining data management into a centralized system has facilitated smoother access, analysis, and upkeep, thereby optimizing workflows and resource allocation across the board.