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Intelligent Utility
Kimberly McKenzie-Klemm
Kimberly McKenzie-Klemm
 · Posted in Intelligent Utility

Summary of the White Paper “Future-Proofing Renewable Energy: A Strategic Guide to Scalable Data and Digital Infrastructure”

Authored by Alberti, M., Coppye, W., and Hut, A., and released on April 30, 2025, this white paper outlines a clear roadmap for Independent Power Producers (IPPs), EPC firms, and O&M providers to scale and secure their digital infrastructure amid rapid industry transformation.

It identifies four core imperatives for digital success in the renewable energy sector:

  1. Cloud-native infrastructure to centralize operations and enable real-time insights
  2. Modular, API-first architectures for flexible integration and reduced vendor lock-in
  3. Scalable data platforms that support advanced analytics, digital twins, and machine learning
  4. Cybersecurity and regulatory compliance by design, including NIS2 and ISO 27001 alignment

The report emphasizes the need to:

  • Ensure full data ownership and avoid vendor lock-in
  • Use hybrid architectures to integrate legacy and modern systems
  • Prioritize investments based on business value and data maturity

With digital readiness now a critical differentiator, the authors argue that future-proofing data strategy is not merely a technical upgrade—it’s a strategic necessity. This is a must-read guide for energy leaders navigating the next wave of operational complexity.