Renewable Energy IT Guide
Connect remote sites, monitor assets securely, and scale with your portfolio
Connect remote sites, monitor assets securely, and scale with your portfolio
Renewable energy businesses face unique IT challenges. Wind farms in remote locations, solar arrays spanning acres, and the need for real-time monitoring mean your IT infrastructure must be robust, secure, and scalable. This guide covers the specific requirements for renewable energy operations.
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Remote Site Connectivity
Wind farms, solar installations, and hydro sites are often in locations with limited connectivity. Reliable communication is essential for monitoring and control.
Connectivity Options:
Redundancy is Critical:
A single connection failure shouldn't blind you to site operations:
Bandwidth Requirements:
Action Checklist
SCADA & Control System Security
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are the nervous system of your renewable assets. They're also increasingly targeted by attackers.
The Threat Landscape:
Security Architecture:
Vendor Access:
Turbine manufacturers need remote access for maintenance:
Patching Strategy:
OT systems can't be patched like IT systems:
Action Checklist
Asset Monitoring & Analytics
Real-time monitoring maximises generation and minimises downtime. But the data volumes can be overwhelming.
Data Collection:
Architecture Options:
Key Metrics to Track:
Alerting Strategy:
Not every alert needs immediate response:
Action Checklist
Multi-Site Management & Scaling
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