Power Factors’ Unity APM helps U.S. solar + storage developer turn growing pains into growth strategy

Scaling a clean energy portfolio should feel like progress, not pressure. But with growth comes complexity. More data, more assets, and more stakeholders. And suddenly, systems that once worked fine start showing their limits. Reporting slows down, data gets harder to manage, and lean teams spend more time deciphering what they’re seeing than acting on it. 

One developer’s turning point

That’s exactly where one U.S.-based solar and storage developer found themselves. With multiple GWs in the pipeline across several states and active projects in markets like CAISO (California Independent System Operator) and PJM (Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection), they had ambitious growth plans over the next few years. But their existing asset performance management system couldn’t keep pace.

Performance data had never been perfectly aligned, but as the portfolio expanded, those inconsistencies created bigger challenges. Reporting became more time-consuming, and the team found themselves spending more effort reconciling data instead of staying ahead of performance issues.  

They had already implemented Unity Central SCADA for centralized monitoring and control. But as daily operations grew more complex, especially with hybrid sites across multiple regions, they needed more visibility than their existing solution could provide.

They needed alignment between systems, flexibility in how they analyzed performance, and a platform that could grow with them. That’s when they decided to make the change to Unity Asset Performance Management (APM). 

The challenge: rapid growth exposed the limits of their tools 

As their portfolio of both solar and storage assets expanded, several challenges became clear: 

• Data mismatches made it harder to act quickly. Performance data from SCADA and their previous asset management tool didn’t always match. That disconnect created delays when investigating issues and raised questions about what data they could trust. 

• Reporting became more time-consuming. With every new site coming online, the monthly reporting process took longer, and the data required more cleanup. They lacked the tools to easily compare actual and expected performance or drill into key metrics by site. 

• A small team stretched thin. With third-party operators and a lean internal staff, every inefficiency added up. They needed systems that worked together and made their jobs easier, not more complicated. 

• Preparing for long-term growth. While their previous solution worked for a smaller fleet, their expansion plans called for a solution that could support rapid growth while maintaining data reliability and operational oversight without increasing costs. 

The solution: a platform built for growth 

Unity SCADA and Unity APM both show consistent data, providing aligned insights across platforms. This gives the developer clear visibility over their expanding portfolio by combining real-time monitoring with advanced performance analysis. 

Since implementing Unity APM, the team has seen meaningful improvements: 

• Aligned, reliable data. Consistent data sets eliminate confusion and enable the team to more quickly identify the cause of issues and track trends with confidence. 

• Cleaner, faster reporting. Automated alerts flag data issues early, so by the time reports are due, the information is already validated, saving time and simplifying monthly and year-over-year reporting. 

• Dashboards that fit their workflow. Flexible widget-based dashboards allow the team to create views tailored to different users and use cases, whether it’s operators monitoring site health or stakeholders reviewing portfolio performance. 

• Ready to scale. With aligned visibility and more efficient workflows, they’re equipped to bring on new projects without adding unnecessary complexity or reworking their processes. 

What’s next 

With Unity APM in place, this developer is equipped to keep pace with ambitious growth plans. Whether operating in mature markets like CAISO or launching new sites across the country, their team can oversee performance across the fleet without increasing operational costs or sacrificing data reliability. 

The platform provides a strong foundation for what comes next. From streamlining maintenance to accelerating site onboarding, Unity APM helps them stay proactive, efficient, and focused on what matters most: delivering consistent, reliable energy at scale. 

Have similar growth plans? Book a demo today to see how Power Factors can support your expansion and help you get the most out of your assets.