Enerace founders knew that the energy procurement platform had to be as user-friendly as possible.
Its role was to:
- collect data about prices,
- provide information about the energy market,
- make simple suggestions on the best time to buy.
Before they went looking for a software partner to develop their app, they created a long and detailed list of crucial functions and features. Finally, with the requirements, they were ready to look for a software house. And that’s how they met Order Group, our developers' team that still works on many improvements in our Enerace app.
Turning consulting into web application is a huge challenge
In order to create a functional piece of software that plays the same role as experienced consultants, in Discovery Workshops they had to conduct a comprehensive knowledge transfer to our development team. Together with Enerace, we wanted to understand the purpose of the app and how valuable it can be not only for corporations but also for us. It was supposed to be their primary tool.
It turned out that our perspective was exactly the same, and getting to know the client’s business is their modus operandi. So they’ve joined us for Product Workshops, during which we’ve discussed core elements of the app, strategy, business model, user personas, and more. Together we’ve established everything necessary for the dev team to understand the idea and plan an efficient development process.
Of course, the learning process didn’t end with Product Workshops. During the entire development process, we stayed in touch, exchanged feedback, and discussed each element of the software, as well as energy procurement in general. In the end, Enerace founders said the Order Group development team has gathered impressive knowledge about the energy procurement market. But, most importantly, we were able to use it to develop a user-friendly platform that helps big companies make better financial decisions precisely as intended.
Data is everything
At this time, the Enerace app is covering 23 countries. It assists companies mainly in electricity and natural gas procurement but it also collects and analyzes data about CO2 allowances, coal, LPG, Brent oil, guarantees of origin, PPA projects, and it helps them understand all kinds of turbulences on the energy market around the world.
None of it would be possible without a consistent flow of fully verified information about prices and possible fluctuations. One of the most challenging tasks in the development process was to collect and structurize many types of data from different sources. In some cases, we even found some inconsistencies in data sets from our providers, which we had to correct. It was a long process, but with the help of clever developers, they’ve perfected their system. The consistent flow of accurate data from many different parts of the world guarantees that clients make decisions based on facts.
Making the right decisions at the right time
Another crucial aspect is timing. More often than not, companies have very little time to purchase before it’s too late and the price skyrockets. That is why our clients regularly receive portfolio reports and in the nearest future also automated alerts. In addition to that, users receive individual weekly and monthly reports with our additional commentary on the most recent news from the industry.
