Grapefruit and Ogre AI. Forecasting for better and more sustainable business decisions

In the fall of 2020, the end-to-end digital agency Grapefruit said “yes” to an incredibly innovative project that has a positive impact on the world that we live in. Ogre AI is a B2B tool dedicated to all producers, suppliers, and distributors from the energy industry.

By Romanita Oprea

Aim:

To develop Ogre AI, a B2B forecasting and operational support tool for the energy industry, utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The tool aims to accurately predict required energy quantities and price evolutions, leading to reduced costs in the balancing market.

Solution:

Grapefruit assumed responsibility for the entire user experience, interface design, and front-end code transformation. Post MVP launch, the platform was redesigned with a solid infrastructure, a full brand identity, new user flows, and a presentation website for Ogre AI. Advanced features were integrated, including demand forecast, anomaly detection, technical losses, and theft detection to aid energy companies in managing their business processes more effectively.

Project duration: 8 months.

Step-by-step procedure:

● Transition from MVP to a stable application, rewriting the code, and establishing a robust infrastructure.

● Fast wireframing and prototyping techniques were employed and tested with utility companies for feedback.

● Design of dashboards and layouts, considering the API architecture and efficient data display.

● Implementation of MUI for foundational interface design, supplemented with custom components.

● Integration of Yup for data validation and Lightweight Charts library for visualization of energy industry KPIs.

● Connection to various global data sources to synchronize data for accurate financial decision-making.

Optimization:

By leveraging feedback from utility companies, the prototype was continuously refined. Data validation was made seamless with Yup, ensuring that the app’s data consumption was accurate without compromising business logic. Lightweight Charts library was employed to effectively communicate specific energy industry KPIs.

Results:

Ogre AI successfully offers an innovative solution that enables companies in the energy sector to make informed decisions regarding energy production and purchasing. With its commitment to supporting renewable energy, cost efficiency, and solving tangible problems in the energy market, Ogre AI has garnered EUR 2 million in funding and is on a trajectory of rapid growth with plans for regional and global expansion.

Summary:

Grapefruit partnered with Ogre AI to craft a transformative B2B forecasting and operational support tool for the energy industry. Powered by AI and ML, the tool proficiently predicts energy quantities and price changes. Through rigorous prototyping, feedback integration, and advanced tech solutions, the platform has evolved from its MVP phase to a robust application. As a testament to its efficacy and vision, Ogre AI has procured substantial funding and is positioned to redefine energy management standards on a global scale.

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