Transforming energy grids: A leap in efficiency and data visualization
CIGen partnered with Plexigrid to modernize their platform, enhancing the efficiency of energy distribution and data visualization. This collaboration empowered Distribution Grid Operators (DSOs) and electricity retailers with advanced tools and actionable insights, driving the energy transition forward.
Tech stack
AboutPlexigrid
Plexigrid provides solutions that enable Distribution Grid Operators (DSOs) to run their grid more efficiently today and become an active drivers of the transformation required to realize the energy transition. They also enable electricity retailers and aggregators to manage DERs and provide energy services to end consumers and DSOs.
With the Plexigrid platform, a data-driven way of working becomes available to grid planners, operators, and flexibility managers.
The challenge
Plexigrid faced a formidable challenge in its quest to enhance the efficiency of energy distribution. The task at hand was to aggregate and process a vast array of data from grid operations and related devices, and then present it in a user-friendly interface on the Plexigrid platform.
The complexity lay in converting this extensive data into actionable insights for Distribution Grid Operators (DSOs), electricity retailers, and aggregators. The challenge was not just in the volume of the data but in its variety and the speed at which it needed to be processed and visualized.
Collaboration goal
To modernize an electricity power grip platform and enrich it with an actionable analytics module
Services we delivered
Team composition
CIGen filled the talent and knowledge gap in weeks where the company would have needed months to do so. The line-up included:
The result
The scope of CIGen's involvement in enhancing Plexigrid's platform was comprehensive and multi-faceted. A significant achievement was the migration from Vue 2 to Vue 3, which modernized the framework of the platform, offering a more streamlined and efficient user experience. This transition was not just a technical update, but a strategic move to future-proof the system.
Alongside the migration, our focus was on refining the platform's performance. We systematically identified and fixed existing bugs, ensuring a smoother, more reliable user experience. Moreover, existing features underwent meticulous improvements, enhancing their functionality and user-friendliness.
Client about our cooperation
The features
- Grid planning and analytics tools Introduced advanced tools for grid planning and analytics, enabling grid operators and flexibility managers to make data-driven decisions.
- User-friendly interface Upgraded the user interface to be more intuitive and user-friendly, ensuring a better user experience for all platform users.
- Real-time data visualization Implemented real-time data visualization features using Vue.js and Leaflet, allowing users to monitor and manage energy distribution efficiently.
- Modernized features Systematically identified and fixed bugs, optimizing the platform’s performance and usability.