Central monitoring systems (CMS) are crucial for real-time data collection but often lack comprehensive data processing and actionable insights, leading to their integration with advanced analytics tools. With the number and variety of tools growing, it’s vital to understand and distinguish the four main analytics categories: descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive.
In this white paper, we debunk misconceptions about the evolving advanced analytics spectrum, explore the distinctions among the four branches, and hone in on the revolutionary potential of predictive and prescriptive analytics. We delve into what differentiates them, the technology driving them, and their impact on the increasingly digital and automated solar industry through a real-world case study that compares diagnostic and predictive analytics.