Augsburg / Saarbrücken, 10.06.2014 – meteocontrol GmbH and Enovos are collaborating on the development of a comprehensive portal solution for investors in solar and wind power. The two energy sector specialists have agreed to bundle their expertise in a joint project. A finance module will be added to the enhanced Investor View in VCOM that enables investors to monitor the profitability of the systems as well as key technical data. The solution is suited for application in both PV and wind power projects.
The development work will enhance meteocontrol’s Virtual Control Room (VCOM) monitoring system. The Investor View already provides clear and attractive graphics showing the most important data about technical performance, target vs. actual figures and the annual balance sheet. Investors also have access to monthly reports and information about system incidents and upcoming maintenance work in the PV power plant.
During the course of the collaboration with the energy provider Enovos, the Virtual Control Room will be optimized to create a renewable energy platform combining both solar and wind projects. The first step is focused on a module that provides up-to-the-minute information about the financial status of all projects. This status data will be calculated from the energy yield, the price per kilowatt hour and the applicable country-specific payment model. “It’s not always easy for investors to make a quick and accurate assessment of their power plant projects, mainly due to the different and sometimes extremely complex payment models,” explains Martin Schneider, Managing Director of meteocontrol, “and that’s why it’s so important to have a finance module that delivers the necessary transparency. The investor can see at a glance whether the system is delivering the expected return, without worrying about the technical details.” A comprehensive solution that includes financial transparency is an important element in the Enovos concept. “Energy controlling is vital to transparency when presenting the commercial aspects of energy flows. This new investor solution represents a real enhancement to our services in the renewable energy sector, and delivers substantial value to our customers”, says Jörg Christiansen, Managing Director of Enovos Future GmbH.
Relaunch of www.meteocontrol.com
Augsburg, June 10, 2014 – To coincide with Intersolar Europe 2014, meteocontrol GmbH is unveiling a new website to its customers and business partners. The key aspect of the redesign is the clear presentation of services and products for planning, constructing and operating solar systems. The “Services” and “Products” mouseover buttons on the start page provide visitors straightaway with a quick overview, while a clear navigation structure leads directly to the more detailed information and downloads. As far as remote monitoring is concerned, the owners and operators of PV systems will still be able to access the safer’Sun Public, safer’Sun Professional and VCOM monitoring portals from the start page. Slide shows and videos give the homepage a modern look and make it easier to access up-to-date information. The meteocontrol website will also be rolled out at the same time in English, French, Italian and Spanish.
About Enovos
Enovos Deutschland SE is the leading company of the Enovos Group in Germany and has its headquarters in Saarbrücken. The holding is an umbrella for division-related subsidiaries operating in various focal areas. For example, Enovos Energie Deutschland GmbH bundles the sales activities for electricity and natural gas throughout Germany. Apart from its main location in Wiesbaden, the company is also represented in Hamburg, Munich, Ratingen, Ettlingen, Stuttgart, Saarbrücken and Leipzig. Enovos Renewables GmbH develops and supports projects in the area of renewable energy. Enovos Future GmbH is the group’s competence center for energy services concerning energy efficiency, trading services and business development within the framework of the turnaround in energy policy in Germany. Enovos Storage GmbH operates a natural gas storage site in Frankenthal, while Enovos Properties GmbH manages real estate assets for Enovos.
About meteocontrol
meteocontrol, based in Augsburg, Germany, and with offices in Lyon (France), Madrid (Spain), Milan (Italy) and Moers (Germany) offers energy and weather data management, yield reports, quality audits and technical due diligence as well as monitoring and technical operations management of PV systems of all sizes. meteocontrol has more than 30 years of expertise in renewable energy systems and has so far been involved in projects with a total investment volume of more than 12 billion euros. The company currently conducts technical operation management for systems with a total power of around 500 MWp. In addition, meteocontrol is the market leader for professional remote monitoring of PV systems. meteocontrol monitors around 35,000 PV systems around the globe with a total power of over 8.8 GWp. meteocontrol is an S.A.G. Group company.
Further information: www.meteocontrol.com
