Microgrid & DER Projects

Solar + Storage + Controls.
One Report.

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The Challenge

01

Multi-system coordination is complex

Solar, storage, inverters, switchgear, and controls are installed by different contractors with different schedules. They all must integrate perfectly at commissioning.

02

Interconnection requirements are strict

Utility interconnection agreements have specific milestones and documentation requirements. Missing an interconnection deadline can delay revenue by months.

03

Commissioning sequences are unforgiving

You cannot test the battery system before the inverters are commissioned. Commissioning follows strict sequences with dependencies across all systems.

04

Utility coordination adds complexity

Utility companies require witness testing, meter installation, and protection coordination. Scheduling utility personnel requires advance planning and documentation.

The POD Advantage

Workstream Tracking

System-level view

Solar, storage, switchgear, and controls tracked as separate workstreams with a unified dashboard. See how each system is progressing toward commissioning.

Interconnection Milestones

Interconnection ready

Utility interconnection requirements tracked as milestones. Automated alerts when documentation is due or milestones are at risk.

Commissioning Sequencing

Clear sequence

Visual commissioning sequence with dependency tracking. See which systems are ready for testing and which are blocking downstream commissioning.

Utility Coordination

Utility aligned

Utility witness test scheduling and documentation. Track meter installation, protection settings, and utility approval status.

Microgrid Features

“Our microgrid project had solar, storage, switchgear, and controls all installing simultaneously. POD was the only platform that tracked all four workstreams in one dashboard.”

— Project Manager, University Microgrid Installation

Live Demo

Industry-Specific KPIs That Update Themselves

POD tracks hundreds of KPIs from a 5-minute voice report. Here are just 2 of them.

Safety Dashboard

Safety Performance

0Strong
0Days Safe
Goal: 200 days0%
Day 0 / 3650%
0 reset since start
Hours Worked0K
Recordables0
Near Misses
0reported
First Aid0
TRIR
Good
0.00per 200K hrs
Best-in-classAvg: 3.1
DART
Good
0.00per 200K hrs
Best-in-classAvg: 1.5
PODDual EVM Gauge

Earned Value Performance

Cost Performance
0.71.3
0.70
Performance
Critical
0.49CPI × SPI
Schedule Performance
0.71.3
0.70
Performance
Critical

Both cost and schedule under pressure

CPI
0.70
SPI
0.70
Cost Var-30.0%
Sched Var-30.0%
Composite0.490
EAC Factor1.429
BudgetOver Budget
ScheduleBehind
HealthAction Needed

These update in real time from a 5-minute voice report. No spreadsheets. No data entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: February 2026