SCADA Data Loggers
Seamlessly log process data with support for multiple protocols such as MODBUS, Profinet, and Profibus.
Bio Capital
The Client
BioCapital Ltd is a UK-based renewable energy and waste management company, operating 9 renewable energy plants and 10 weighbridge assets across the UK. Their operations focus on generating sustainable energy from waste feedstocks while maintaining efficient site performance and compliance.
Founded with a commitment to driving innovation in renewable energy, BioCapital leverages advanced data systems to optimise performance and reduce operational costs across multiple sites.
Industry
Renewable Energy & Waste Management
Services
- Real-time SCADA data capture
- Weighbridge data integration
- Meter and sub-meter logging
- Laboratory and operator round data collection
- Unified dashboards & KPI reporting
- Secure data acquisition & system integration
Objective
The primary objective for BioCapital was to remove data silos and unify reporting across their renewable energy and weighbridge assets. The company needed a system that would enable them to capture real-time information from multiple sources, improve monitoring of asset performance, and reduce the delays associated with manual reporting. A further goal was to enable faster and more informed decision-making, helping the business to identify and address costly errors at an earlier stage while driving measurable cost savings.
Solution
By deploying Zebra EM, BioCapital was able to integrate and consolidate real-time data across its operations. SCADA data was captured for plant performance, weighbridge data for feedstock tracking, and detailed metering data for energy analysis. Laboratory, maintenance, and downtime logs were also integrated into a single unified platform. This created one trusted source of operational truth, delivering comprehensive dashboards and management reporting that could be accessed across the organisation.
Benefit to Client
The benefits to BioCapital were significant. The new system provided a unified view of all renewable energy and weighbridge operations, enabling management teams to access accurate, real-time data whenever needed. Reporting cycles, which previously took up to two weeks, were dramatically shortened, giving decision-makers timely insights. The company was able to identify operational inefficiencies earlier, reduce costly errors, and improve asset performance. This enhanced visibility and data-driven approach resulted in both cost savings and improved operational efficiency across their sites.
Outcome
Migrating to a fully integrated data platform transformed BioCapital into a data-driven organisation. Staff across all sites were able to access live dashboards, making it easier to monitor operations, optimise processes, and respond quickly to changing conditions. The reduction in reporting cycle times allowed for more agile management, while the ability to unify all operational data streams created new opportunities for cost savings and performance improvements. The implementation continues to deliver long-term value by ensuring BioCapital can make smarter, data-driven decisions across its renewable energy and waste management portfolio.
“Transitioning BioCapital to a data-driven operation wouldn’t have been possible without Zebra EM. They’ve seamlessly integrated data from our meters, SCADA, weighbridge, laboratory, maintenance logs, stock, and downtime systems, all in real time. This unified view has transformed how we manage our assets, enabling faster decision-making, catching costly errors early, and driving real savings in both maintenance and feedstock. It’s a game-changer for operational efficiency.”
— Karan Tyagi, Head of Business Intelligence, BioCapital Ltd