In the modern world, data plays a key role in strategic planning, both in business and everyday life. However, for the data, which is collected almost every second, to be useful, it needs to be correctly interpreted and visualised. Simple numerical arrays need to be turned into understandable visualisations accessible even to the layperson, so they can be studied and used for forecasting future steps in business. In this blog, we will discuss what data our sensors collect, what metrics can be tracked in our system, and how AdvanGrid can help you reduce costs for the analytics team in your business.
In our previous blog, we mentioned that our GridMate and GridLink sensors use Rogowski coils to collect data on various electrical parameters in real-time at the sites where they are installed. Our devices measure current and voltage, which allows them to measure things like reactive power, power factor and other parameters as well. While GridMate uploads reading data to our web application every 5 minutes, GridLink does so every 5 seconds. In reality, measurements are taken every 0.01 seconds. The data analytics reports show data in the mentioned 5 second to 5 minute intervals, but to catch voltage anomalies, our algorithms automatically scan 0,01 second readings and report the presence of anomalies in a special report. The most important thing is that all this data is received in real-time and can be exported at any moment for further analysis and processing.
The AdvanGrid system allows you to track data in real-time. This gives you the opportunity to monitor all important metrics for you through our system directly from your computer. After our equipment is installed at your sites, an account will be created for you, displaying all your sites.
After logging into your account, you will be redirected to the system, where all your objects are displayed on the left side. The objects that are connected will be marked in green, while those that are no longer connected will be marked in red. However, you will still be able to view their historical data.
To view and analyse the data sent to our system, hover your cursor over the "Reports" tab. A menu with various report options for data analysis will appear.
Here, we will sequentially describe each type of report and analysis. Some of the reports are created for the markets of specific countries, so please consult our specialists about the functionalities of specific reports. It is important to remember that to view a report for a specific site, you must first select the site by clicking on it with the cursor and then choose the desired report.
Load Profile — in this section, you can study information on electricity consumptions for each phase. In the example shown in image 4, you can see that the data visualise energy consumption every half hour on September 1st. It also displays how much electricity each phase consumes.
One of the most convenient aspects is the ability to select any time period for analysis without limitations. You can also study data on electricity consumption in intervals of 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 1 day.
Energy Total Consumption — if you need to find out how much electricity was consumed by two or more sites, select this type of report. You can choose the desired sites, and the system will provide the total energy consumption for all selected sites.
Crossfilter — a more comprehensive report that shows your site's hourly and weekly energy consumption. It helps you determine when the site is most active and when peak energy consumption occurs. The report also allows you to see average and total consumption values and identify which days of the week had the highest electricity costs.
Heatmap - a report that visualizes electricity consumption across days and hours using a color-coded scheme. This tool is convenient because it allows you to see the operation of the site at different times, with data presented clearly thanks to the use of colors. The vivid color gradients make it easy to determine precisely when equipment was turned on and to identify periods of excessive consumption. For example, if our sensor is installed on specific equipment, you can track its operating and activation times effortlessly. You can select any period of interest without restrictions and view the average voltage values.
Voltage Quality — a report that shows when and at what time voltage changes occurred, as well as their duration. This report is important for identifying issues at the site. We have categorised the cases into levels from 1 to 5:
It is important to note that there are no restrictions on selecting the period for viewing data in this report.
You can also see the voltage change graph in the “Charts” report, which is located next to “Reports.”
Charts — a report that shows changes in RMS voltage, RMS current, and active power almost in real-time. Important: There is a limitation for viewing charts in this section — data is available for a period of no more than one week.
In such cases, AdvanGrid comes to the rescue. We offer analytics services and consultations from experts. Every month, our data analyst will analyse readings and provide you with a report with personalised recommendations tailored to your needs. This will help you save time and budget on maintaining your own analytics team. A specialist can be with you at all times and will alert you to dangerous situations related to electricity.
Important: For maximum effectiveness, it is recommended to maintain constant contact with the specialist and provide them with complete information in a timely manner, so that the recommendations are as accurate and useful as possible.
If you want to monitor your business's energy costs in real-time and receive recommendations for their optimisation, contact us by phone (+371 26 451 114) or email (info@advangrid.com). Our specialists will be happy to provide you with a personalised solution and help optimise your costs.
The text was written by Julians Daniels Sadlovskis
