Study finds data fragmentation and API restrictions hinder solar O&M software effectiveness
By
Will Norman
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Summary
A study assessing 24 O&M software providers covering 1.1TW of solar capacity across 115,000 sites reveals that the solar industry lacks a clear understanding of operations and maintenance software capabilities. While 70% of platforms offer public APIs, 30% still impose restrictions and costs on data export, leading to fragmented and incomplete data that can negatively impact project performance and financial returns. The research highlights significant gaps in data accessibility and standardization across the industry.
Key quotes
· 3 pulled58.3% of the sites in the assessment were in North America, with 25% in Europe and the rest in Asia and Africa.
The research found that while 70% of platforms offer public APIs (programmes that allow data to be shared between two applications or sites), 30% still place restrictions and costs on data export
Global solar portfolios are increasingly producing fragmented and incomplete data, which can impact project performance and financial returns.
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