SCADA Data Loggers
Seamlessly log process data with support for multiple protocols such as MODBUS, Profinet, and Profibus.
Blue Planet Biofuels
The Client
Blue Planet Biofuels is a renewable energy company focused on producing sustainable biofuels from organic waste. Operating multiple sites, the company is committed to reducing environmental impact while delivering innovative solutions in the circular economy. With rapid growth and multiple operational facilities, Blue Planet Biofuels recognised the need to modernise its data management processes to improve efficiency and decision-making.
Industry
Renewable Energy & Biofuels
Services
- Online tool for capturing laboratory, SCADA, weighbridge, and operator round data
- Mobile app for simplified field data entry
- Automated integrations with client systems
- Unified dashboards and KPI reporting
- Secure data acquisition and centralised storage
Objective
The company’s goal was to move away from fragmented, manual reporting processes and create a system that could unify data across its sites. Blue Planet Biofuels wanted a solution that would allow teams to record and analyse information digitally, ensure that monthly operational reports were available at the start of each month, and deliver enhanced visibility of performance for managers and decision-makers.
Solution
The Zebra EM platform was deployed to integrate data across all major operational sources. Laboratory results, SCADA process data, weighbridge records, and operator rounds were digitised and linked to a centralised database. A mobile app was rolled out to simplify field data collection, while automated integrations ensured information flowed seamlessly between systems. Dashboards and reporting tools were developed to give managers real-time visibility of site operations and trends.
Benefit to Client
The transformation delivered clear benefits to Blue Planet Biofuels. With a unified database, managers were able to access KPIs and dashboards at any time, and monthly reports could now be produced at the very start of each new month. The enhanced visualisation tools enabled more informed decision-making across sites, and the move away from manual processes freed staff to focus on higher-value tasks. Overall, the company gained both operational efficiency and stronger control over its renewable energy production.
Outcome
The move from spreadsheets, paper, and messaging apps to a fully integrated digital platform fundamentally changed the way Blue Planet Biofuels operates. Staff gained confidence in the accuracy of their data, management benefited from real-time insights, and the company established a scalable system to support future growth. The ability to quickly generate reports and analyse performance across multiple sites has proven critical to optimising operations and maintaining competitiveness in the renewable energy sector.
“Moving from paper, spreadsheets, and WhatsApp to a fully digital system has been transformational for us. Zebra EM has allowed us to capture and integrate data from our labs, SCADA, weighbridge, and operator rounds into a single, unified platform. Now we can produce monthly site reports at the start of each month and have full visibility of operations across all our sites. The insights we gain are sharper, our reporting is faster, and our teams can make better decisions every day. It has completely changed the way we manage our business.”
— Jo Clayton, Head of Centre of Excellence, Blue Planet Biofuels