The renewable energy industry is booming—with wind, solar, and hydroelectric projects expanding rapidly across the globe. But as this sector scales, so do its operational challenges. Asset reliability, technician efficiency, and regulatory compliance are all under the microscope.
To meet increasing demand, renewable energy companies need to move beyond traditional asset maintenance and adopt smarter, more connected solutions. This is where Service Management plays a vital role.
The State of Renewable Energy: Rapid Growth, Rising Complexity
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable energy sources accounted for almost 30% of global electricity generation in 2023, and capacity is expected to grow by nearly 2,400 GW between 2022 and 2027—that’s equivalent to China’s entire current power capacity.
U.S. Renewable Energy Outlook: By the end of 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects wind capacity to rise to 153.8 GW, an increase of 6.5 GW from the previous year. Solar capacity is projected to grow by a record-breaking 38.4 GW, reaching 128.2 GW, and battery storage is anticipated to expand by 14.9 GW, totaling 30.9 GW. Deloitte United States
But growth brings complexity. As solar farms, wind parks, and distributed energy resources multiply, the number of assets needing oversight and maintenance increases exponentially. That complexity puts significant pressure on service teams to keep assets running efficiently and sustainably.
Why Service Management is Essential in Renewable Energy
Whether you’re operating an offshore wind farm or a solar installation in a remote desert, a smart Service Management strategy is critical to operational success.
Key challenges in the renewable energy sector include:
- Remote and Distributed Assets: Infrastructure is often in hard-to-reach areas requiring specialized access and logistics planning.
- Unplanned Downtime: Just one hour of wind turbine downtime can result in substantial costs, not including the loss of energy production revenue.
- Technician Shortages: The sector faces a growing skills gap—especially in rural or offshore regions.
- Regulatory Compliance: Environmental and safety regulations are evolving quickly, and missed inspections can lead to costly penalties.
How IFS Service Powers Sustainable Operations
IFS Service is a best-in-class Field Service Management (FSM) solution designed to support industries with complex, asset-intensive operations—making it ideal for renewable energy providers.
Here’s how IFS Service makes a difference:
- AI-Driven Scheduling:
Automate and optimize technician schedules based on location, skill set, and urgency—ensuring the right person gets to the right place with the right tools.
- Predictive Maintenance:
Use IoT and AI to monitor asset health and forecast failures before they occur. Reduce downtime and increase the lifespan of turbines, panels, and other critical equipment.
- Mobile Field Access:
Empower field teams with real-time access to work orders, manuals, safety protocols, and asset histories—even offline.
- End-to-End Asset Visibility:
Track every asset’s lifecycle, usage, maintenance history, and performance from a single pane of glass.
- Sustainability Tracking:
IFS enables reporting on energy output, carbon offsets, and compliance—vital for ESG reporting and regulatory audits.
Why Partner with Gogh Solutions for Your IFS Implementation
Choosing the right technology is one thing—implementing it properly is another. That’s where Gogh Solutions comes in.
With over 25 years of service operations experience, Gogh Solutions is the global leader in IFS Service implementations across industries like energy, utilities, and renewables.
Gogh Solutions Delivers:
- Industry-Specific Expertise: We understand the unique challenges of renewables—from wind turbine maintenance to solar inverter monitoring.
- Fast, Scalable Deployments: Our phased implementation approach gets your teams up and running quickly—with minimal disruption.
- Ongoing Optimization: Gogh Solutions doesn’t stop at go-live. We offer long-term support to continuously optimize your IFS solution.
