The modern supply landscape is constantly facing new challenges. Whether municipal utilities, renewable energy producers or waste management companies – the demands for efficiency, regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility are constantly growing. In order to not only accompany this change, but also actively shape it, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven processes are now the decisive competitive factor.
Sustainable competitiveness for utilities
Digital solutions for municipal utilities, waste disposal companies and energy producers
Digital infrastructure as a pioneer for a sustainable and networked supply landscape
Municipal utilities act as central hubs for public services. adesso supports you in modernising networks, driving decarbonisation and digitally connecting municipalities and infrastructures. From scalable data platforms to smart city solutions, we create the basis for a sustainable municipal economy.
Renewable energy producers face the challenge of economically managing volatile feed-in from renewable energy sources. With AI-supported forecasts and intelligent control systems, we ensure that plants are utilised to their full capacity and risks are minimised despite limited grid infrastructure.
In the waste management industry, digitalisation is the key to a truly circular economy. Through the use of IoT technologies and data-based control, we make material flows transparent and optimise processes so that increasing recycling rates and resource efficiency are opportunities rather than obstacles.
adesso combines technological know-how with in-depth industry expertise to develop tailor-made solutions for the entire spectrum of the energy and water industry as well as waste disposal logistics. Together, we transform complex challenges into sustainable, digital models of success for a green future.
Digital solutions for municipal utilities
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Grid expansion and intelligent grid control
Renewable energies, e-mobility and heat pumps increase the grid load, while a lack of digitalisation, limited transparency and a high need for expansion make planning and operation difficult. Without intelligent control, there is a risk of grid bottlenecks, efficiency losses and rising operating costs.
Our services
- Development of digital grid architectures for smart grids and flexibility management
- AI-supported forecasts for load, feed-in and generation volatility
- Digital tools for planning, operating and monitoring PV and wind farms
- Real-time data analysis, load management and grid monitoring
- Predictive maintenance to reduce outages and costs
- Simulation and evaluation of grid expansion and scenario options
Added value
Municipal utilities gain a powerful, resilient electricity grid that efficiently integrates renewable energies, reduces bottlenecks and can be operated economically – providing a stable basis for the energy transition.
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Digital decarbonisation and climate protection
Municipal utilities are under pressure to reduce emissions, take climate risks into account and manage rising CO₂ costs – without jeopardising economic efficiency and security of supply.
Our services
- Climate risk analyses and GIS-based models
- Digital decarbonisation and transformation planning
- Platforms for emissions, energy and sustainability data
- Use of digital twins to analyse and optimise grids and facilities.
Added value
Municipal utilities reduce risks, make informed investment decisions and create a robust digital foundation for effective climate protection and long-term decarbonisation.
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Green IT and the environmental impact of software
As digitalisation increases, so does the energy consumption of IT systems. Transparency about the environmental impact of software is a prerequisite for a sustainable IT strategy.
Our solution: ECO:DIGIT
- Measurement of the resource and energy consumption of digital systems
- Standardised CO₂ calculation for applications and IT services
- Comparability across locations, systems and cloud environments
- Dashboards with clear optimisation recommendations
- Reduction of emissions and IT costs through data-based optimisation
Added value
Public utilities increase efficiency, reduce emissions and position themselves as pioneers for sustainable digital infrastructures.
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Digital customer solutions and customer portals
Customers expect intuitive self-services, digital communication and flexible offers. Without powerful digital customer interfaces, service quality, competitiveness and profitability decline.
Our services
- Development of modern customer portals for electricity, heat, water and e-mobility
- Digital self-services for billing, consumption, contracts and relocations
- Data-based tariff models and personalised offers
- Integration of CRM, billing and communication systems
- Connection of e-mobility, IoT and smart home solutions
Added value
Municipal utilities increase customer loyalty, reduce service costs and create a contemporary digital customer experience.
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Smart city solutions
Local authorities need integrated digital solutions to manage urban systems efficiently. Fragmented IT landscapes lead to high costs, low transparency and limited control.
Our services
- Development of holistic smart city IT architectures
- IoT-based solutions for energy, traffic and infrastructure management
- Urban data platforms for real-time analysis
- Sensors for lighting, waste, parking and environmental monitoring
- Integration of existing systems into a central platform
Added value
Public utilities create a networked, efficient and sustainable urban infrastructure that saves resources, improves quality of life and supports local authorities in achieving their climate targets.
Digital solutions for renewable energy producers
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Grid expansion and intelligent control of renewable energies
Producers must reliably integrate highly fluctuating feed-in volumes into the grid. Grid bottlenecks, redispatch measures and technical restrictions are encountering increasing feed-in capacities and complex grid requirements. At the same time, economic pressure is growing due to volatile electricity prices and rising operating costs.
Our services
- AI-supported generation and load forecasts for stable grid integration
- Digital tools for planning, controlling and monitoring wind and PV parks
- Automated grid and feed-in control for flexible operations management
- Analysis, simulation and evaluation of grid expansion and optimisation options
- Predictive maintenance to reduce failures and downtime
Added value
Generators can safely integrate volatile renewable energies into the grid, increase the technical and economic performance of their plants and simultaneously reduce operational risks and costs.
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Digital strategies for a resilient generation landscape
Climate risks in energy generation, increasing CSRD requirements for energy producers and growing ESG expectations require transparent emissions data and robust decarbonisation strategies.
Our services
- Climate risk analyses and GIS-based modelling
- Development of CO₂ strategies and decarbonisation roadmaps
- Platforms for emissions, ESG and sustainability data
- Data-based decision-making foundations for investments and measures.
Added value
Producers reduce climate risks, meet regulatory requirements and strengthen their position as sustainable players in the energy transition.
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Making the environmental impact of digital systems transparent
The demand for sustainable software for the energy sector and green IT for renewable energies is growing. Without transparency about the energy consumption of IT systems, emission potential remains untapped.
Our solution: ECO:DIGIT
- CO₂ measurement of software applications and digital systems
- Measurement of the energy consumption of cloud applications
- CO₂ accounting for IT in energy production
- Green software monitoring platform for energy companies
- IT optimisation for emission and cost reduction
Added value
ECO:DIGIT supports energy producers in reducing emissions through IT optimisation, meeting regulatory requirements and building a sustainable digital infrastructure.
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Designing customer relationships in a data-driven and efficient manner
The direct marketing of renewable energies and power purchase agreements (PPAs) require powerful digital customer solutions for energy producers, transparent processes and flexible tariff models.
Our services
- Digital customer portals for electricity producers
- Software for direct marketing of renewable energies
- Digital solutions for PPA management
- Data-based electricity tariffs for renewable energies
- Integrated customer communication and billing systems
Added value
Producers increase sales potential, improve customer loyalty and optimise sales processes through digital sales solutions in energy production.
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Intelligently connecting urban energy systems
Smart city solutions for energy generation require integrated platforms, real-time data and flexible local energy systems to supply cities sustainably.
Our services
- AI forecasts for energy, environmental, transport and CO₂ data
- Urban data platforms for energy and infrastructure
- Digital twins for energy infrastructure and smart cities
- Local energy systems for smart city concepts
- Digital energy solutions for cities and municipalities
Added value
Producers position themselves as key partners in modern smart cities, strengthen regional value creation and support municipalities in the urban energy transition.
Digital solutions for waste disposal companies
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Digitally controlling the circular economy
Waste disposal companies must make material and substance flows more efficient, increase recycling rates and reduce resource consumption. At the same time, verification, documentation and reporting obligations towards local authorities, clients and supervisory authorities are growing.
Our services
- Digital recording and analysis of material flows in waste management
- IoT solutions for containers, vehicles and waste disposal facilities
- Platforms for controlling recycling, sorting and recovery processes
- Forecasts for waste generation and capacity planning
- Digital monitoring and transparent verification
Added value
Waste disposal companies increase efficiency and recycling performance, optimise logistics and operations, and fulfil sustainability and verification obligations in a secure, transparent and audit-proof manner.
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Climate protection & decarbonisation in the waste disposal industry
Emissions must be reduced, climate risks managed and ESG and reporting obligations fulfilled. At the same time, rising CO₂ costs are affecting the economic efficiency of collection, transport and recycling processes.
Our services
- Emissions measurement and climate risk analysis for waste disposal companies
- Decarbonisation and circular economy strategies for waste management
- Monitoring and reporting solutions for ESG and sustainability
- IoT-based collection of emissions and consumption data
Added value
Waste disposal companies reduce emissions and energy costs, improve process quality and strengthen their reputation with local authorities, clients and the public.
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Sustainable software & green IT for waste disposal companies
The ecological footprint of IT systems in waste management is increasing. Sustainable software for waste disposal companies and green IT solutions create transparency regarding energy consumption and emissions, especially in cloud environments.
Our solution: ECO:DIGIT
- Measurement of resource consumption by digital systems
- Standardised CO₂ calculation for applications, clouds and data centres
- Comparability of IT services across locations and systems
- Intuitive dashboards with specific recommendations for action
- Data-based optimisation to reduce emissions and IT costs
Added value
ECO:DIGIT strengthens regulatory compliance, increases efficiency and positions waste disposal companies as sustainable digital pioneers.
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Digital customer solutions for waste disposal companies
Citizens, businesses and local authorities expect digital services in waste management. Without modern customer interfaces, service costs increase and satisfaction decreases.
Our services
- Digital customer portals for households, businesses and local authorities
- Self-service solutions for collection schedules, registrations and deregistrations
- Automated communication and notification systems
- Mobile applications for citizens and service personnel.
Added value
Waste disposal companies increase customer satisfaction, reduce manual service costs and create clear digital added value for citizens and business customers.
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Do you have any questions?
Would you like to learn more about sustainability at adesso or do you have questions about specific aspects? Please contact us.
Senior Consultant Severin Schneider severin.schneider@adesso.de