The shift to decentralized energy production—made possible by intermittent renewables like solar and wind power—has led to dramatic changes in the needs of power prosumers.

At the same time, industries are forging new synergies, as energy consumption and production are becoming increasingly bi-directional, involving multiple partners. These radical changes mean that you have to constantly readjust to power fluctuations and make sure the supply is sufficient, reliable and meets quality standards.

As a result, you need to be highly flexible when optimizing the operations of your network systems. You need to balance these considerations in a dynamic environment, while considering variations in energy demands over very short periods, the requirements for each piece of generating equipment, limited storage needs in some regions, and other factors.

In an increasingly competitive market, your customers want to know they can count on a network that is reliable, adaptable and efficient. Creating an asset modernization plan and sequence can help you meet their needs with agility. Your goal is to maximize your return on investment, while minimizing consumer costs and network disruptions. Using a digital twin can be advantageous, as it allows you to test changes and see how they impact your network before moving forward with the implementation. Later, it can also help with predictive maintenance and modernization.

Digital transformation also enables you to collect data that could be tremendously useful for your business. The challenge, of course, is drawing insights from your data sets. How do you leverage this information to increase productivity and reduce costs? Cybersecurity issues should also be considered from the earliest project design stages and be included as an integral part of your digital transformation master plan. That way, you'll get all the benefits, while maintaining your network’s resiliency.

Our firm has the technical and financial solutions needed to reduce the economy's reliance on carbon. You can contribute to the conversion by creating long-term value with projects that are both profitable and environmentally friendly.

Another option is to seek out responsible investments selected based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. There are a number of different strategies and technologies available to help your business meet its targets and protect its long-term viability.

Leverage BBA's approach from strategy to execution

At BBA, our experts understand operations and the various challenges that can arise. We offer end-to-end support, from design and planning through to commissioning. With more than 40 years in the electrical industry, we can perform a comprehensive analysis of your network and work jointly with your teams to modernize your infrastructure with minimal impact on operations. We have a proven track record in integrating solutions and technologies, providing onsite services and performing rigorous laboratory testing. We understand the importance of considering how solutions impact people. This makes us better able to optimize processes, protect health and safety, and safeguard the environment.