Image credit T.P. Aeolian Dynamics Sotiris Shiacallis, Operations Manager at Cyprus-based wind farm operator T.P. Aeolian Dynamics , shares about the company's experience using Scipher.Fx and Scipher.Vx+ . Shiacallis describes how renewables power forecasting and asset management digital solutions by Utopus Insights have become pivotal in optimizing their wind farm operations, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and driving O&M with reliable insights. Q: What has been your experience using Scipher.Fx since 2022? What problem were you trying to solve, and how has Scipher.Fx helped?  ..read more

When she was in 6th grade, Kamya Singh's cousin passed away due to cancer. The doctors did not know enough about the disease to be able to cure it. And she remembers most wanting answers. Her curiosity and drive to know more about how things work eventually led her to pursue a career in engineering. "I like to problem solve technical challenges, and I want to be part of the solution," she said.   Initially entering the health care field in data science, Singh, who had only a handful of female classmates as an engineering student, realized early on that she would typically be in the mino ..read more

Utopus Insights was recently awarded the ISO 27001 certification. ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard for establishing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This certification validates our dedication to implementing robust security controls and best practices to safeguard our valuable assets, including sensitive customer data.   This is a testament to our commitment to information security and data protection, especially at a time when cyber security threats aimed at critical resources such as energy systems are getting in ..read more

Utopus Insights was recently awarded the ISO 27001 certification. ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard for establishing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This certification validates our dedication to implementing robust security controls and best practices to safeguard our valuable assets, including sensitive customer data.  This is a testament to our commitment to information security and data protection, especially at a time when cyber security threats aimed at critical resources such as energy systems are getting increa ..read more

The renewable energy sector has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past few years, with wind and solar power leading the charge. As these clean energy sources continue to gain momentum, technological advancements are driving a digital revolution in asset management and operations and maintenance (O&M). The integration of digital tools and technologies is reshaping the industry by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and optimizing the performance of renewable energy assets. Lets explore how a digital-first approach is revolutionizing asset management and O&M practices in ..read more

Renewable energy asset owners and operators commonly use digital tools to manage daily operations, from centralized monitoring to ERP systems for inventory management. As renewables become mainstream in the global energy supply, many renewable asset owners and operators are now more familiar and interested in using a centralized asset management platform for their ever-growing portfolio. Going by the numerous customer and stakeholder interactions at WindEurope this year in Copenhagen, I have shortlisted the following  operational challenges that drive their decision to search for a more ..read more

Utopus Insights Budapest and SKOOL , a Hungary-based global nonprofit, recently joined forces to sponsor an empowering programming workshop for young girls, emphasizing the significance of STEM education and future career prospects in data science. This collaboration represents a stride towards narrowing the gender gap in technology and fostering diversity and inclusion. With a long-term vision of cultivating a more diverse workforce, Utopus Insights recognizes the value of initiatives like the programming workshop that can also help build a talent pool for emerging workforce needs in the ene ..read more

ACP CLEANPOWER 2023 | Vestas Seating Lounge | May 22-25, 2023 Managing renewable assets in large, multi-OEM, multi-technology portfolios is complex. Challenges can arise from the lack of data uniformity from different OEM SCADA systems that hinders the efficient analysis of asset performance and take optimized corrective actions. Daily asset management also involves tracking numerous software applications.  So how does centralized asset management software help address these operational challenges? If you’re an asset owner, asset or portfolio manager, service technician, remote operat ..read more

The grid is a constant balancing act of supply and demand, and sudden shifts in either can threaten reliability and safety. Without intervention, supply and power surges will ripple down the wires and potentially damage power equipment. Conversely, if demand exceeds supply, brownouts and blackouts ensue.  Wind and solar energy depend on the weather to determine their output, which can vary moment to moment. Spread out over a large geographical area with many renewable systems connected, these supply blips are largely smoothed over. But at a localized level, for both the system owner and ..read more

WindEurope Annual Event 2023 |   Bella Center, Copenhagen |  April 25-27, 2023 Coming to WindEurope in Copenhagen? We're pleased to invite you to a Product Roundtable with our renewables asset management Product Director, Feng Zhang, on Wednesday, April 26, at 11.30 am CET, at Hall A, Meeting Room 3 at the Bella Center, Copenhagen. Chat in depth about the value from software like  Scipher.Vx+  for performance monitoring of wind, solar PV and battery storage, learn more about our new feature releases that can help your O&M team, use case demos, and our product develo ..read more