Batteries are taking center stage in the utilities industry. With the increased demand for electric, from vehicles to appliances, comes an increased emphasis on all things batteries. With that increased emphasis comes increased scrutiny.
If the battery is going to be such a relied-upon source of power, it needs to be well-produced. Creating a battery can generate a lot of data. Here’s how technology and data play a role in the battery testing process, and how analytics can be used to make a difference for utilities companies.
Battery testing process
For batteries to meet the high standards that are set for them, they undergo rigorous testing at all stages of production. That starts with the raw materials, and beyond the materials themselves, suppliers and sources are also checked up on to make sure quality standards are being met.
The production process is constantly monitored to ensure quality, and the batteries are tested in a variety of ways upon completion. First is the capacity and structural integrity of the batteries themselves; then the batteries are exposed to real-world conditions to ensure they can survive being moved around and used in different scenarios.
Technology and battery quality
Data is collected at every stage of the testing process, with variables such as temperature or the batteries’ life cycles being examined and assessed. But to test the quality of the batteries safely and without destroying them, several different approaches are taken using a variety of technologies.
Scans can detect defects in the batteries, and machine learning and AI can help automate the process of identifying possible issues with production. Some organizations use blockchain technology to allow for a recorded history of a battery stretching all the way back to its raw materials. Sensors are used in production to help monitor factors such as temperature and humidity that help data analysis during the process.
Using analytics in utilities
Just like battery testing, all aspects of the utilities industry are under constant scrutiny, as everyone looks for new ways to operate more efficiently and sustainably. All the data that comes from these developments can only be effective if you have the right analytics solution in place.
A scalable solution can be customized to an organization’s needs, and with the ability to integrate data from multiple sources into one standardized view, an analytics solution can provide all departments with the information needed to make important decisions. Everyone involved in the decision can be sure all stakeholders are working with the same information.
Whether it’s sustainability and compliance or information about operational performance, customer service, or demand side management, an analytics solution can provide reports quickly so that instead of spending time compiling reports, organizations can do the important work of making sure their customers are receiving the service they need.
Just like a battery goes through multiple steps of quality control, organizations need to make sure at each step of the way that the data they are using is reliable. The right analytics solution can do this work for you, as long as the people working to provide the data in the first place work together to make sure it represents what the organization is working towards. Then, like a battery, the data can be used to power decisions and move your organization forward.
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