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Desktop Analytics Platform for Microgrid Operators

Services Covered:

Desktop Application Development • Mobile Application Development • Cloud Consulting and Services • AI and Machine Learning

Industry

Energy & Natural Resources

Duration

31 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 November 2019

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

69/100

Good

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Client

NeedEnergy

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Project Summary

Netguru developed a desktop analytics platform for an AI-based clean-energy startup, building backend cloud infrastructure and a dashboard to profile energy needs and monitor deployed microgrid assets. The project used Python and R for predictive analytics, streamed data via AWS, and produced an Android-based dashboard as the first release. The engagement enabled market expansion, a partnership with a major South African microgrid operator, and exposure at industry events.

Key Challenges

Build a platform for microgrid operators and energy investors to profile energy needs in sub-Saharan Africa.
Optimize operations and enable asset profiling and monitoring for deployed microgrids.

Project Deliverables

Desktop application (first version)
Backend cloud infrastructure on AWS
Predictive analytics and data-mining pipelines (Python/R)
Android-based dashboard UI
Backend architecture and integration for real-time monitoring

Project Solution

Netguru scoped and executed the project in two sprints. The first sprint focused on infrastructure and backend cloud services: structuring backend architecture, streaming data through AWS, and implementing predictive analytics and data-mining using Python and R. The second sprint converted the agreed design into a functional dashboard, delivering an Android-based desktop dashboard UI and integrating backend elements into the UX. Netguru delivered the first version of the desktop application and continues to provide ad-hoc support.

Project Outcome

Expanded into a new market and secured a partnership with the fifth-largest microgrid operator in South Africa.
Named among the world's top 50 most innovative startups and showcased the dashboard in Berlin.
Generated investor interest through demonstrations of the dashboard.
Delivered on time and met project goals with effective project management.

Platforms

Desktop
Mobile
Web
Cloud

Tech Stack

Python
R
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Netguru helped the client achieve all their goals for the product. Their efforts helped the client drive interest with investors and partner with an industry-leading microgrid operator. They managed the project effectively using Figma, Miro, and ASURA and communicated via Slack and Google Meet.”
Leroy T Nyangani
Co-Founder & Team Lead
Date: 10/18/2022