More reliable measurements and clearer reporting
The manufacturer plans the work of the facilities, the dealer combines market transactions, and the supplier serves contracts and customer settlements. One company can perform some or all of these functions.
The operator of the power plant manages the physical installation and its readiness. Trading energy or settlements can be carried out by a partner, so the systems of these works are chosen according to the responsibility of the operator.
The production mode is chosen based on the need for heat, the cost of electricity and the technical capabilities of the facility. These factors are assessed together.
The team prepares forecasts, makes transactions and tracks agreed amounts of energy. Device managers forward production plans and changed restrictions to it.
The supplier administers customer contracts, measurement data and accounts. Power generation and network maintenance may be carried out by other companies.
The manufacturer manages the work of the facilities, the dealer combines energy transactions and the supplier administers customer contracts and settlements. These functions can be performed by different teams or partners. The changed production capacity must reach the planner, and the revised reading - a suitable account and customer service worker.
The team evaluates the available production capacity, supply contracts, and current technical constraints.
A plan is drawn up according to consumption and production forecasts. Responsible employees confirm quantities and commercial obligations.
When the forecast or availability of equipment changes, the plan is updated and passed on to executing and marketing teams.
Checked quantities of energy are linked to the proper period and the terms of the contract. Non-compliances are resolved before final settlement.
Actual quantities and costs are compared to the approved plan. The team explains the differences and updates the planning assumptions.
Information is mainly held in separate files or notes. Employees pass it on and reconcile it manually.
Teams record their work consistently, but sharing information with colleagues still requires considerable manual checking.
Core work is managed in systems. Some information is transferred automatically, but repeated data entry remains.
Systems deliver the required data on time. Employees can see unfinished work and know who is responsible for resolving discrepancies.
The team checks data quality, evaluates results and uses them to improve operations. Automation is applied where its value can be demonstrated.
Production and trading planners receive timely information about the changed equipment capacity. The supply team checks the measurements and contract terms before preparing an account. This reduces the amount of urgent rescheduling and settlement corrections, and makes it easier for the customer to explain the result.