ISO 27001
Certified
Client
A global manufacturer of components and systems for home comfort and safety, Orkli offers comprehensive, high-efficiency solutions for the water heating, heating and gas safety sectors
The Problem
Orkli Group required an enterprise IoT platform capable of managing and visualizing the large volumes of data generated by the new IoT-enabled solar system, OKSOL-SMART. Despite the system’s potential, installers and end-users lacked real-time insights, proactive maintenance tools and intuitive dashboards to understand energy production, storage and system performance.
Without a unified, user-friendly interface, it was difficult to monitor operations, anticipate issues and deliver the data-driven services required for an efficient and modern solar solution.
Lack of real-time operational visibility
The new solar hardware generated continuous operating data, but without a centralized platform, installers and end-users had no visibility into live performance. Technicians could not verify proper setup, track operating status or detect operational abnormalities in real time.
Reactive maintenance and costly field visits
Because the equipment lacked remote monitoring and proactive alerting tools, maintenance remained entirely reactive. Issues were identified after hardware failure occurred, leading to prolonged equipment downtime, higher service costs and unnecessary on-site visits.
Zero visibility into energy metrics for end-users
End-users had limited access to track daily energy production, storage status or actual financial savings. Without accessible mobile or web interfaces, they could not monitor domestic hot water availability or manage their consumption efficiently.
The solution
Biotz spent six months building a tailored IoT solution for the OKSOL solar system, with a strong focus on data management, alerts and performance monitoring. The final solution is built around two core components:
▸ IoT Platform
Biotz adapted the Enterprise platform to Orkli’s requirements, enabling reliable data ingestion, device management and remote actions such as firmware updates. In addition, we created a control panel with multiple interfaces that deliver complete visibility and monitoring of the solar panels.
▸ Ad-hoc applications
To support each type of user, there were developed two dedicated applications available 24/7 on any connected device. The professional version provides in-depth data and advanced management tools, while the end-user application is a simpler, intuitive experience focused on essential system metrics and energy savings.
The impact
The integration of IoT technology transformed OKSOL from a traditional hardware unit into an intelligent, connected solar platform that delivers continuous operational visibility and higher system reliability across installers and users.
▸ Operational efficiency for installers
Installers can manage larger system portfolios with lower overhead by remotely monitoring solar system health and resolving technical issues before escalation. This minimizes operation cost, reduces maintenance expenses and ensures client installations run at peak efficiency.
▸ Actionable transparency for end-users
Accessible mobile and web dashboards give users real-time insight into daily production, domestic hot water availability and direct financial savings. This clarity drives smarter household consumption while proactive alerts prevent unexpected downtime.
OKSOL-SMART delivers a smarter, more reliable and user-centric solar experience, strengthening Orkli’s position and the value of every installation.
