Cyient’s geospatial application development and life cycle management for the energy industry is an iterative process. We believe that application(s) should be continuously improved and updated to meet the changing needs of the company. By leveraging geospatial data and technology, energy companies can improve their performance, reduce costs, and promote sustainable energy practices.
Cyient's geospatial application development offerings for the energy industry comprise:
- Identify the business challenge: The first step in developing a geospatial application is to identify the specific business problem the application will solve. For an electrical company, this may include managing assets, tracking the status of transmission lines, optimizing distribution, or identifying areas that require maintenance or repair.
- Determine the data requirements: The next step is to determine the data requirements for the application. This may include data on the electrical distribution system, quality, weather, topography, and other factors.
- Choose the right geospatial technology: Numerous geospatial technologies are available for developing custom applications, including open-source tools such as QGIS and proprietary platforms such as ArcGIS. The choice of technology will depend on the specific requirements of the application and the expertise of the development team.
- Mobile mapping applications: Geospatial applications can be developed for field workers equipped with mobile devices to collect and report on data in real time. For example, a mobile mapping application could allow field workers to collect GPS coordinates of cables, transformers, and grids, take photos and make notes that could be uploaded to a centralized database for analysis.
- Asset management: Geospatial applications can be used to manage company assets such as power generation facilities, transmission lines, and distribution systems. These applications help energy companies monitor and track their assets, analyze performance, and identify opportunities for optimization.
- Situational awareness: Geospatial applications can provide real-time situational awareness to energy companies. This includes monitoring weather conditions, natural disasters, and other events that may impact the energy infrastructure. Timely and accurate information from these applications helps energy companies respond to emergencies and minimize the impact on their customers.
- Planning and forecasting: Geospatial applications can be used to plan and forecast energy demand, resource availability, and infrastructure needs. By taking into account geospatial data such as population density, land use, and environmental factors, energy companies can make informed decisions that save costs and increase efficiency.
- Grid/transmission lines management applications: Geospatial applications can help electrical companies manage grids/transmission lines and related infrastructure. These applications allow companies to view real-time data on electricity flow and temperature and detect potential problems before they become serious issues.
- Environmental impact assessment: Geospatial applications can be used to assess the potential environmental impact of energy infrastructure and identify measures to mitigate it. By providing accurate and detailed information, these applications can help energy companies comply with environmental regulations and reduce their impact on the environment.
