ENERLOOP

Company Profile

Enerloop specializes in the photovoltaic sector, offering expertise across a wide range of projects, including ground-mounted and rooftop power plants as well as shade structures. The company also has a strong background in battery and fuel cell storage, enabling it to design advanced electrical energy storage systems when necessary. Enerloop works on various project models, including total resale, total self-consumption, or the surplus resale system, catering to both commercial and residential clients.

Industry: Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic

Team Size: 50–200 Employees

Hosting: Odoo.sh Cloud

Locations: France

Challenges Faced

Enerloop’s focus on innovative energy solutions posed several challenges in managing its complex project operations:

• Project Complexity: Managing diverse photovoltaic projects with varying requirements for energy storage, self-consumption, and resale systems.
• Supply Chain Management: Coordinating purchasing and logistics for photovoltaic components, storage systems, and batteries for various energy projects.
• Client & Project Management: Efficiently managing client relationships, sales, and project execution timelines.
• Data and System Integration: Ensuring seamless integration of energy production data and project management systems to monitor performance and make informed decisions.
• Customization Needs: Customizing existing systems to suit the unique needs of photovoltaic energy projects and managing ongoing maintenance and performance of these systems

Odoo Implementation

Key Features Implemented

• CRM & Sales: Integrated CRM system to manage customer relationships, track sales leads, and facilitate communication across different stages of the sales process.
• Purchasing: Streamlined purchasing processes to manage the procurement of photovoltaic panels, batteries, fuel cells, and other materials, ensuring efficient inventory management and timely project delivery.
• Accounting: Centralized accounting system to track finances, invoicing, and payments across various projects, with automated reporting to ensure financial transparency.
• Project Management: Customized project management tools to track the lifecycle of each photovoltaic project from inception to completion, including timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Studio Development: Creation of a prototype platform using Odoo Studio to manage photovoltaic power plant operations, including monitoring energy production, storage, and system performance in real time.

Business Benefits

Streamlined Operations

• The unified platform helped Enerloop consolidate sales, purchasing, and project management, leading to improved coordination between departments and quicker project delivery times.
• Integration of all business processes into one system reduced operational complexity and manual errors, saving time and costs.

Enhanced Client Management

• The CRM system allowed for better tracking of client interactions, helping Enerloop to deliver more personalized services and improve customer satisfaction.
• Real-time updates on project status kept clients informed and improved communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Efficient Supply Chain & Resource Management

• Streamlined purchasing and inventory management enabled Enerloop to efficiently procure materials, minimizing delays and costs associated with stockouts.
• Centralized data helped optimize resource allocation and ensure projects remained within budget and on schedule.

Real-Time Energy Monitoring & Optimization

• The Odoo Studio-powered prototype for managing photovoltaic power plants provided real-time insights into energy production, storage, and system performance, enabling better decision-making.
• Automated reporting and data analytics helped Enerloop optimize energy output and storage efficiency, contributing to more sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions.

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