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Today, the need to adopt sustainable practices is transforming how companies and public administrations operate. It’s not just about digitizing processes; it’s about strategically integrating technology to become more sustainable while also increasing internal efficiency. The future of business operations will not only be digital but also more efficient in energy use.

Currently, many companies and public administrations have embarked on this path, implementing solutions that improve both the generation side (self-consumption, storage, and the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions) and the demand side (energy optimization, improvement of efficiency in equipment and processes, etc.). However, the core operations of their businesses remain quite disintegrated from these projects, which often focus solely on improving energy bills or CO2 emissions. But there is much more potential to explore.

In this context, the EnOps (Energy Integrated into Operations) approach is becoming a key pillar, proposing the total integration of the existing energy ecosystem into operations. This idea is inspired by the DevOps concept, which revolutionized the way of working in the software development industry several years ago. DevOps integrated development with operations, enhancing communication, transparency, efficiency in internal processes, agility in delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Transferred to the energy sector, EnOps seeks to address the challenges we face as businesses and as a society in our daily operations. Once this culture is established, we will be able to significantly increase production flexibility, adapt it to different macro environments, be much more cost-efficient, and fully understand the environmental impact of our operations’ value chain in order to take action. Additionally, it will enable intelligent decision-making regarding investment and the operation of our energy mix, allowing us to anticipate changes in consumer preferences that are on the horizon.

To successfully tackle this challenge, the use of digital technologies such as AI is absolutely essential, along with advanced energy knowledge. Many companies face obstacles, such as a lack of understanding of how to implement advanced energy solutions, a shortage of qualified personnel, and the initial investment required for this transition. Despite these difficulties, the integration of EnOps is crucial for organizations seeking to maintain their long-term competitiveness.

The key is to understand that companies adopting a comprehensive approach—optimizing both technological and energy processes—will be better prepared for the future. At Sener, we believe that the combination of digitalization and sustainability is the path to total efficiency. Those companies that manage to integrate both aspects will not only enhance their competitiveness but also grow their business and contribute to a more sustainable world.

Investing in technology to better manage energy is not just an option; it is an essential step toward a more efficient, sustainable, and competitive future. Can you imagine what your company could achieve with integrated and optimized energy management?