How companies are gaining up to 7% more output from their renewable assets with AI-powered analytics

Posted: September 01, 2025

When I speak with companies that operate renewable energy systems, whether across utility-scale sites, industrial campuses, or distributed solar portfolios, one theme comes up time and again: “We have plenty of data, but we’re not getting the value out of it.” And honestly, I get it. Between SCADA systems, CMMS tools, spreadsheets, and disconnected platforms, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in information but still missing the full picture.

That’s exactly why I’m so excited about Apollo Energy Analytics.

This isn’t just another monitoring dashboard. Apollo is a purpose-built analytics platform that helps teams managing solar, wind, and battery energy storage assets make faster, smarter decisions. And the results? They speak for themselves. Across a wide range of portfolios, companies are seeing measurable improvements, up to 7% more energy generation, while also reducing operations and maintenance costs by as much as 20%.

More energy, less effort

Apollo helps teams unlock value from renewable assets in as little as 90 days. It does this by identifying hidden inefficiencies, like underperforming inverters, energy losses due to dirt or shading, and equipment that’s gradually slipping out of spec. Using AI-powered analytics and digital twin technology, Apollo connects directly to your existing data systems and starts delivering insights from day one. There’s no new hardware, no delays, just better visibility and stronger performance.

One of the best examples comes from a 50 MW solar plant in India, part of a 1.2 GW portfolio. By using Apollo’s digital twin and performance analysis tools, the team uncovered issues that were holding back generation. With no hardware changes, they recovered more than 5,000 MWh of clean energy each year, boosting generation by 6.5%, from about 78,800 to nearly 84,000 MWh annually. That’s a significant gain and it shows what’s possible when you use data to find and fix performance gaps across large fleets.

Built for real-world operations

Apollo is designed with operational simplicity in mind. Whether you're managing five sites or 50, you get a real-time overview of all your assets, solar, wind, or BESS, in a single interface. Engineers and managers can automate reporting, benchmark performance, and receive early warnings when something’s about to go wrong.

Take this example: a 10 MW solar plant in Europe used Apollo’s predictive maintenance capabilities to detect a potential transformer failure six days before it happened. Based on local tariffs and expected output, the loss would have been about $9,500 per day. If the issue had gone undetected, it would have caused 39 days of downtime, leading to $370,000 in lost revenue. Thanks to the early alert, the operator acted in time and avoided the outage entirely. That’s the kind of insight that makes a measurable financial difference.

Built to work with your existing systems

Apollo is part of the AVEVA ecosystem, and that integration makes a real difference. If you’re already using the AVEVA™ PI System™, CONNECT, or other OT and IT platforms, Apollo plugs in seamlessly without disrupting your existing architecture.

This integration means you can streamline everything from power forecasting to compliance reporting, all while maintaining full data integrity and auditability. Whether you’re focused on performance, safety, or sustainability reporting, Apollo helps you stay in control.

Secure, scalable, and fast to deploy

Apollo works for companies of all sizes, whether you’re managing 100 MW or 5 GW. It is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified, requires no additional hardware, and can be deployed in just four to six weeks. And with a pricing model that scales by megawatt, it remains cost-effective even for growing or distributed portfolios.

Unlock the full value of your energy data

Every company managing renewable energy assets faces a similar challenge: underperformance that’s hard to detect, and increasingly complex operations. Apollo Energy Analytics, powered by AI and integrated with AVEVA, gives you a practical and proven way to close that gap.

Whether you're a renewable operator, an industrial business with on-site generation, or a commercial organization optimizing a growing energy footprint, Apollo helps you maximize performance, reduce costs, and simplify decision-making.

It’s time to move from data collection to data-driven results. Apollo and AVEVA can help you lead the way.