Energy & utilities
Powering progress and innovation
Who we are
The energy landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. We're in the midst of an energy transition – a journey towards a sustainable future. Consumers are demanding more choices and control, while affordability and responsible practices are crucial. Energy companies are facing disruptions like the energy crisis, grid limitations, and evolving business models - all while running their core operations. Traditional approaches won't cut it. Companies need to innovate at breakneck speed, something their legacy systems weren't built for. Collaboration across the industry is crucial – no one can navigate this alone. As your trusted partners, we at SparkOptimus leverage our deep understanding of the energy sector to craft solutions that are not only practical but also address the challenges and opportunities of this evolving landscape.
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Our services
Navigating the global energy transformation
As customers increasingly explore renewable energy options amid the broader shift towards decarbonization, governmental policies and incentives further drive this transformation. Recent clients embraced sustainable disruption, aligning ambitions with enterprise fit and potential impact. We assist in regulatory compliance/ESG reporting, defining sustainable commerce strategies, and transforming to sustainable and commercial businesses by executing quick wins and scaling strategies.
Digital & sustainable business strategy
Defining a business-wide strategy: Focused on customer needs, we're a preferred partner for defining business-wide digital commercial strategies in the dynamic Energy & Utility sector. Our team will scan your organization (org, tech, proposition),customers, industry, and markets to identify, prioritize, and detail opportunities for future growth and profitability.
Transform into a (digital) innovative organization: Utilize agile methodologies to transform your organization, reducing costs and fostering a culture of continuous innovation. We bring extensive experience in implementing organizational transformations for global industry leaders, employing a test-and-learn approach to quickly prove value before scaling.
Building a connected ecosystem: Manufacturers engage directly with end-users, distributors focus on digital channels, and new competition emerges in 'energy generation and storage.' We help by building/accelerating new propositions or establishing partnerships, drawing from extensive experience.
Data-driven insights
In the age of digital transformation, data is a strategic asset. Our team of experts specialize in advancing data-driven insights and analytics tailored to the Energy & Utilities sector. Our services include implementing advanced analytics solutions, leveraging machine learning algorithms, and harnessing the power of data. We empower organizations to make informed decisions and gain a competitive edge in the market.
Process & cost optimization
Optimize front-office & back-office processes: Stay at the forefront of digital and (generative) AI with a comprehensive value scan. Let us help you identify & prioritize value cases, creating actionable pilot plans. Leverage our expertise in digital, data, and (generative) AI to monetize these plans.
Tooling and tech adoption: Navigate the complexities of the Energy and Utility market by ensuring access to the latest technology. We assist in finding the best partners and adopting new technologies, including 'connected' technology for usage monitoring.
Launching new digital propositions
Utility companies are reinventing themselves, providing improved service and new propositions as customer needs and behaviours in energy consumption rapidly evolve. Unlock new dimensions of value, elevate customer service, or gain fresh insights with our expertise. We excel in developing MVP propositions rapidly and cost-effectively. For major players in the energy market, we've successfully assisted in building marketplaces for energy products, order portals for customer service enhancement, and new products like dynamic contracts.
Selection of our credentials
Signature cases
Budget Thuis is a leading energy and telecom services provider in the Netherlands, committed to providing reliable services at affordable prices. Serving more than a million customers, Budget Thuis holds a prominent position in the industry. Recognizing the substantial potential of Generative AI to enhance internal processes and the customer experience, Budget Thuis faced challenges in realizing its value independently. Therefore, they asked SparkOptimus’ support in identifying and prioritizing company-specific use cases, rapidly testing and proving the value by collaboratively building, testing, and improving MVPs, and designing an organizational setup for long-term, sustainable (Gen) AI innovation.
Schneider Electric (SE) is a leading global specialist in energy management and automation, with €34bn in revenue. To better serve its customers, SE launched a B2B online portal, aimed to offer a digital E2E self-service environment where customers of all types can easily search, configure & order products and have direct access to training & customer support. To ensure SE would set the right strategic priorities going forward, they engaged SparkOptimus to independently benchmark their B2B portal against industry competitors and best-practices.
Eneco has significantly increased its digital capabilities and plays an important role in ‘smart’ solutions, e.g. via it’s Toon platform. Eneco is continuously seeking to expand its relevance for customers and grow its product and service offering. Eneco asked SparkOptimus to advise on future developments and jointly seek for potential disruptive growth options.
Joeri Kamp
CIO / MD Innovation & Ventures
Eneco
Nabil El Abed
Vice President
Schneider Electric
Steven Sels
Member Of The Management Board
SHV Energy
