It is beneficial to consider the need for technical integration and data standardization at an early stage. Having a budget for integrating technical systems onto a unified platform can save time and resources in the long run, making data collection more efficient and useful.
If the energy community’s sole goal is to share electricity on an hourly basis, data collection can be limited to information from electricity grid providers and solar panels. By focusing only on the data that is necessary for the chosen purpose, the process can be simplified.