PowerVAS - Value Added Services Platform

PowerVAS is based on the global oneM2M and ETSI M2M standards. This is the first solution to combine high performance large scale data analysis, machine events handling and behavioural science to enable electricity, gas and water utility value-added services with unprecedented levels of applicative flexibility, consumer commitment, and usage insights.

In the architecture of PowerVAS, separate modules are integrated together to assure the secure energy data collection, structured and unstructured data storage and treatment, horizontal scaling, user interaction and programmable control. PowerVAS, as a dynamic platform, offers diverse and personalized functional solutions.

This core platform is extended by GridPocket and thirty party applications for data analysis, demand-response management, open data services, electric vehicle charging, renewable energy production and the award winning GridPocket’s EcoTroks consumer engagement application. These applications are fully customizable and distributed via partnerships with leading energy distributors, equipment manufacturers and utilities worldwide.

The PowerVAS web User Interface (UI) is compatible with all type of devices. The UI adapts to the screen resolution with no lose of performance or user friendliness.

To adapt to the new ways people are accessing the platform we have developed an additional mobile app which takes the full potential of native functionality.

PowerVAS is developed to cater to both private individuals as well as for professionals.
Individual customers are in need for simple to grasp information and specific features only for home owners. Professionals would like in-depth information, tools to analyse their usage in details, be able to manage and control several sites at once. GridPocket develops solutions for both worlds.

• Consumption analytics
  At the heart of a modern smart home system, is the ability to measure and see by the means of a graphical interface the consumption data. The consumer wants to be informed in an easy to understand manner on how he is performing in a given context.
• Renewable production analytics
  Prices for renewable energy sources keep falling at an exponential rate. As the consumers feel more concerned, they will embrace the change and a decentralisation process will be engaged. Being able to monitor your own production and compare it to the consumption won’t be optional.
• Smart Home
  The interface for controlling home devices takes naturally place on the energy provider’s client portal. Controlling all connected devices for the home will be essential for utility companies tomorrow.
• EV Charging and Monitoring
  Electric Vehicles will soon become both the main energy consumer and one of the main source for energy storage. It plays an essential part in the future sustainable energy landscape. Therefore, its integration is key.
• Energy Profiling
  From questionnaires and energy meter data, it is possible to identify the energy profile of the customer. This is used in order to compare with averages and give contextual advices on how to improve their consumption and energetic performance. The data gathered can be used to offer tailored made services.
• Data Disaggregation
  The results of the energy profile crossed with the power of our analysis algorithm can precisely determine the equipments energy consumption usage in the home or in the company premises.
• Consumption Comparison
  Based on results from the energy profile and from the smart meter consumption data we are able to compare users and determine their level of energy efficiency/savings. It’s possible to identify issues and motivate them to improve.
• Gamification
  The energy saving gamification and the consequent bonus program allows churn reduction and engaged customers. Our award winning EcoTroks motivate people to reduce energy consumption by proposing them challenges, consumption visualisation and comparison.
• Invoices and Payment
  Consumers want access to the financial details of all transactions with their energy provider. Viewable live or downloadable in PDF or CSV. The option of paying for an invoice with bank card or top up your balance can open new business opportunities.
• Unlimited other modules
  PowerVAS platform comes with standard features but we can develop specific ones for the needs of our clients. Other services we can provide: Local energy marketplace, Home battery monitoring, News feed, Weather conditions, Entertainment, Online shop, Home services and much more.