Custom energy monitoring system for a leading global retailer.

Overview.

Project background.

A prominent digital energy services company partnered with Full Stack Energy to deliver an advanced, real-time energy monitoring system for one of Europe's largest retail chains. Facing limitations in their existing spreadsheet-based monitoring method, the retailer needed a scalable, data-driven solution to manage energy usage effectively, reduce operational costs, lower CO2 emissions, and significantly enhance their sustainability performance.

Challenges.

  • Complex Data Integration: Consolidating disparate data streams from various retail sites with diverse sensor types and reporting standards.
  • Real-Time Insights: Providing immediate, actionable alerts and predictive analytics to preempt energy consumption peaks.
  • Seamless Integration: Connecting with legacy systems, including SCADA, IoT, and Building Management Systems (BMS), across numerous locations.
  • Scalability: Ensuring the system's capability to handle growing data loads as the retailer expanded operations.
  • User Experience: Developing intuitive dashboards accessible to all stakeholders, from operational staff to executive management.

Full Stack Energy's

Solution.

Full Stack Energy rapidly developed a robust energy management system within an ambitious 45-day timeframe, swiftly progressing from concept to Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Their expert engineering approach encompassed end-to-end solutions including real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and dynamic visual dashboards for proactive energy management.

Key Technical Highlights:

  • Real-Time Monitoring & Advanced Visualization: Enabled immediate visibility into energy consumption patterns with interactive dashboards for efficient management.

  • Smart Alert System: Implemented customized alerts to flag anomalies and prevent energy wastage.

  • Cloud-Native Architecture: Leveraged Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, and secure APIs to ensure scalability and reliable performance across multiple retail sites.

  • Seamless IoT & Legacy System Integration: Ensured flawless connectivity with existing infrastructure, promoting immediate adoption and minimal disruption.

Implementation:

Europe-wide.

Industry:

Energy efficiency.

Client:

Leading digital energy services provider.

End-customer:

Major multi-national retailer.

Tech stack.

Frontend:

TypeScript • Angular

Backend:

Java • (Apache Camel • Spring Boot • OpenFeign • Hazelcast)

Infrastructure:

Azure • Azure • Kubernetes Service (AKS) • Azure Pipelines

Database:

Azure Database for PostgreSQL • Citus

Monitoring:

Datadog

Outcome

Impact and results

Why it matters

Full Stack Energy’s expertise enabled rapid deployment and scalability, significantly reducing the client’s time-to-value.

This strategic approach de-risked the investment, validating the retailer’s sustainability vision and unlocking long-term operational savings.

  • Cost Reduction & Sustainability: Achieved substantial reduction in energy costs and significant lowering of CO2 emissions through optimized consumption and renewable integration.
  • Operational Efficiency: Transitioned client operations from manual entries to automated, scalable data management.
  • Enhanced Decision-Making: Empowered stakeholders with predictive insights and real-time data, fostering proactive operational decisions.

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