Renewable energy software development

Renewable energy, also called alternative energy, is collected from sources that do not get depleted and can be replenished within the span of a human lifetime. It is also clean energy, meaning it produces no direct emissions of greenhouse gases or other air pollutants.

Solar energy

Benefits:

Sunlight is functionally endless. With the technology to harvest it, there is a limitless supply of solar energy, meaning it could render fossil fuels obsolete. Relying on solar energy rather than fossil fuels also helps us improve public health and environmental conditions.

Current limitations:

Although solar energy will save you money in the long run, generating it tends to involve significant upfront costs and as such is an unrealistic investment for most households. Homeowners also need to have ample sunlight in a location where they can place their solar panels, limiting the practicality of adopting this technology at the consumer level.

Wind energy

Benefits:

The wind is a source of sustainable and clean energy. As long as the wind blows, energy can be sent across the grid. The production of wind energy doesn’t produce carbon dioxide or release any harmful products that can cause environmental degradation or negatively affect human health, such as smog, acid rain, or heat-trapping gases.

Current limitations:

Since wind farms tend to be built in rural or remote areas, they are usually far from the bustling cities where electricity is needed most. Wind energy must be transported via transmission lines, leading to higher costs. And although wind turbines produce very little pollution, some cities oppose them since they dominate skylines and generate noise.

Hydroelectric energy

Benefits:

Hydroelectric power is versatile and can be generated using both large-scale and small-scale infrastructure. It doesn’t generate pollution, and therefore is a much more environmentally friendly energy source compared to oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy.

Current limitations:

Most hydroelectric facilities use more energy than they are able to produce for consumption. Hydroelectric installations also negatively affect water waves and disturb animals that live in the affected habitats.

Geothermal energy

Benefits:

Geothermal energy is not as common as other types of renewable sources, but it has significant energy potential and is naturally replenished.

Current limitations:

It is quite expensive to build geothermal energy infrastructure.

Ocean energy

Benefits:

Unlike other forms of clean energy, wave energy is predictable, so it’s easy to estimate the amount of energy that can be produced. Compared to the sun and the wind, wave energy is much more consistent.

Current limitations:

Harnessing wave energy can disturb many of the ocean’s delicate ecosystems.

Biomass energy

Benefits:

The use of biomass in energy production releases carbon dioxide into the air, but regeneration of plants consumes the same amount of carbon dioxide, which can create a balanced atmosphere.

Current limitations:

Although plants need carbon dioxide to grow, we do not yet have widespread technologies that can use biomass as an energy source in large quantities.

Digital transformation has given birth to technological innovations in performance monitoring, forecasting, and asset management in the energy sector. Empowered by big data solutions, predictive analytics platforms, and the Internet of Things, renewable electricity providers can collect, analyze, and act on data more effectively than ever. Big data allows them to identify new trends, forecast problems, and recognize investment opportunities.

Digital transformation is turbocharging the transition to alternative energy sources and shaping a favorable investment environment for new market entrants. We see a growing commitment to renewable energy opportunities among legislators, businesses, and consumers. By integrating our efforts, ideas, and technology solutions in the energy sector, we are moving together toward a cleaner and healthier world.

At S-PRO, we believe in the powerful future of the renewable energy industry and contribute to it by providing comprehensive energy software solutions. We help utility companies and energy equipment manufacturers create scalable products to expand their operations and boost efficiencies to meet rising market demand.