24/7 Renewable Energy Traceability web application

Recently, many industries in Sri Lanka are trying to achieve their carbon emission net zero targets faster because of the pressure from their clients in European countries. To achieve these targets their carbon footprint needs to be properly monitored and necessary modifications need to be applied. Actual carbon emission data is an utmost requirement in validating the progress toward Net Zero targets.The problem we have identified in Sri Lanka is the unavailability of an integrated platform that provides detailed information on power generation and carbon emissions of electricity generation from power plants. The utility website only provides the daily electricity generation information and no daily carbon emission data can be found there. Also, Industrial customers do not have an easily accessible platform to monitor their real-time electricity consumption and calculate their actual carbon footprint.Additionally, not having the opportunity of sizing and scheduling Photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage systems in order to find the optimal option to reduce their carbon emission on an hourly basis is one of the other major concerns. With this lack of information, it is hardly possible for the companies in Sri Lanka to achieve their net zero carbon targets.Considering these factors, the solutions we provided and implemented are as follows:Developed the first integrated web platform in Sri Lanka to provide information on power generation, carbon emission on a quarter-hourly basis and carbon emission forecast on an hourly basis. It will also offer demand monitoring and carbon footprint calculation for industrial customers, by incorporating Solar PV and Battery Storage scheduling. Further, the renewable energy matching solution includes rooftop solar PV, energy storage system scheduling and CO2 emission reduction with the financial feasibility study.