On Tuesday, June 28th 2022, IEEE (PI)2 Austin hosted a Technical Meeting via WebEx and In-Person, on  “Using Digital Innovations and Technologies to Improve Renewable Energy Operations Efficiency” 

Samantha Mullin and Ray Manzanilla of RWE Renewables spoke about the culture change associated with digital innovation. Just as important as the new technology is the need to help the end-users, or “operations colleagues” become comfortable using the new tech. This can include providing early access to advanced data solutions, and giving the team the space to collaborate and experiment with new technologies in Beta phase to provide their honest feedback on usability and fit for purpose. RWE is redefining their digital project delivery capability, using input from end-users to guide a collaborative rollout with Site Operations. They took questions from in-person and on-line attendees in a lively discussion after the presentation

  


 
 

Samantha Mullin
Samantha is an engineer turned data scientist and platform expert supporting the Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage operations business at RWE Renewables. In her role as a SAP Plant Maintenance Expert she sits at the intersection of data analytics and the operation of renewable energy assets. Samantha aims to provide the tools and data insights that increase the profitability of renewable energy assets and improve the work-life of the colleagues who manage them. Samantha has previously worked in predictive analytics and condition monitoring, and provided technical recommendations that influenced the O&M budget planning and day to day operations of RWE’s wind farms in North America. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. Samantha is proud to be actively involved in Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) and a volunteer for organizations in her community in Austin, Texas.