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Forecasting to Asset Management: T.P. Aeolian Dynamics Journey with Scipher™

Deepak Prabhu • August 24, 2023

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Sotiris Shiacallis, Operations Manager at Cyprus-based wind farm operator T.P. Aeolian Dynamics, shares about the company's experience using Scipher.Fx and Scipher.Vx+. Shiacallis describes how renewables power forecasting and asset management digital solutions by Utopus Insights have become pivotal in optimizing their wind farm operations, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and driving O&M with reliable insights.


Q: What has been your experience using Scipher.Fx since 2022? What problem were you trying to solve, and how has Scipher.Fx helped? 


A: Initially, as we explored the various Scipher.Fx features, we recognized its potential, and knew it would be a valuable tool for us. Our experience with Scipher.Fx has consistently gotten more and more positive over time. Scipher.Fx delivers more accurate forecasts with lesser historical data than other platforms. We're proud to have Scipher.Fx as an asset in our company's toolbox. 


Q: Who or which team in your company uses Scipher.Fx the most? 


A: Our wind farm Operations Team typically uses Scipher.Fx to minimize energy losses due to maintenance activities by optimizing the schedule for performing these activities. 


Q: What has been the best part about using Scipher.Fx? What specific business value does it bring? 


A: Its intuitive features, especially those that show unavailability for our wind farm and the analysis tool, empower users to review historical forecast accuracy. What we also really value most about Scipher.Fx is its continuous evolution toward greater user-friendliness. 

Q: What has T.P Aeolian achieved since adopting our product? 


A: We've notably improved our forecast accuracy to meet the standards set by Cyprus’s electrical system operators. This is of great business value to us. 


Q: Which feature(s) do you frequently use, and why? 


A: We often turn to the long-term power and weather forecasts for our planning needs. The "Power forecast Vs. Actual" feature provides a quick way to validate the forecasting tool's efficacy. The availability tools allow us to log and track activities at our wind farm seamlessly. 


Q: How do you utilize the asset management product, Scipher.Vx+ in your daily activities and for your reporting management? 


A: Scipher.Vx+ is an instrumental product that helps us provide our operators and engineers with insights into the wind turbines’ operational controls, and condition monitoring. The Scipher.Vx+ team has recently enhanced the reporting capabilities for end-users, introducing custom reporting options that our reporting team finds very useful. 


Q: How would you describe your overall experience with Utopus Insights? 


A: Our journey with the Utopus Insights team has been overwhelmingly positive. We have not ever worked with such a proactive development partner. Their responsiveness in implementing our suggestions promptly and efficiently is commendable. 


The future of renewable energy is about leveraging digital solutions to drive asset management at scale. If you're keen to explore how Utopus Insights renewable energy software solutions Scipher.Vx+ and Scipher.Fx can simplify your wind and solar PV asset operations and decision-making, schedule a 1:1 personalized demo with our renewable energy analytics experts today.

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