3.7. Plant

3.7.1. Overview

The section consists of the following functionalities:

3.7.2. Plant Performance

Functionality

• The Plant Performance Section summarises technical performance metrics for each plant

Key Users

Designation	Main Purpose	Example Use Case
Operator	To check data logs for a particular plant	Ensuring that the database agrees with ground measurements
Technician	To assess the performance of the equipment at the plant	Calculating in-plant and distribution efficiency
CSA	To check units sold in a particular timeframe	Comparing units sold in one month with the previous month
Cluster In-charge	To compare technical performance of multiple plants	Same as Technician
State In-charge	Same as Cluster In-charge	Calculating the utilisation of the plant to inform whether more customers should be connected

Page Details

1. Filter Bar selects a time interval
2. List of Plants and associated technical information, including:

• Plant PV capacity
• Units generated, dispatched, and billed
• Solar generation utilisation
• In-plant and distribution efficiencies

3. Total Bar aggregates the columnar values

   Tapping a plant opens an option of viewing detailed generation or dispatch (“consumption”) data. This is explained in the next screenshots.

Generation Data

The energy generated at a particular plant is shown date-wise

The number of PV MPPTs will differ from plant to plant

Consumption Data

The energy dispatched (“consumed”) froma particular plant is shown date-wise

The number of feeders will differ from plant to plant

3.7.3. Plant Utilisation

Functionality

• The Plant Utilisation Section summarises technical performance metrics and energy consumption for each plant
• This functionality is only available for HCLF agents

Key Users

Designation	Main Purpose	Example Use Case
Technician	To assess the performance of equipment at the plant	Calculating in-plant and distribution efficiency
Cluster In-charge	To check units consumed by different user groups	Comparing month-on-month electricity demand from micro-enterprises
State In-charge	To compare technical performance of multiple plants	Calculating the utilisation of the plant to inform whether more customers can be connected

Page Details

The utilization data for each component and variable is showcased.

The utilization percentage will differ from plant to plant

3.7.4. Add Generation Data

Functionality

• The Add Generation Data module allows the user to input energy generation data into the company database

Key Users

Designation	Main Purpose	Example Use Case
Operator	To add generation data for a particular date	Reading units generated at each solar MPPT daily, and recording in the app
Technician	Same as Operator	Same as Operator
Cluster In-charge	Same as Operator	Same as Operator
State In-charge	Same as Operator	Same as Operator

Page Details

1. Plant Selection must be done as the first step
2. Date Selection for data input (only the dates with orange dots can be selected, and the oldest data must be entered first)

Tapping the desired date redirects to the data addition page shown in the next screenshot

1. Generation Data Entry is done MPPT-wise
2. Data Header consisting of the plant and date are given at the top of the page

1. Confirm and Submit having checked the accuracy of the entered data

3.7.5. Add Consumption Data

Functionality

• The Add Consumption Data module allows the user to input energy dispatch data into the company database

Key Users

Designation	Main Purpose	Example Use Case
Operator	To add dispatch data for a particular date	Reading units through each feeder daily, and recording in the app
Technician	Same as Operator	Same as Operator
Cluster In-charge	Same as Operator	Same as Operator
State In-charge	Same as Operator	Same as Operator

Page Details

1. Plant Selection must be done as the first step
2. Date Selection for data input (only the dates with orange dots can be selected, and the oldest data must be entered first)

Tapping the desired date redirects to the data addition page shown in the next screenshot

1. Data Header consisting of the plant and date are given at the top of the page
2. Consumption Data Entry is done feeder-wise, with details of the previous reading shown for reference
3. Confirm and Submit having checked the accuracy of the entered data

3.7.6. Diesel Consumption

Functionality

• The Diesel Consumption Section allows the user to input details on plant fuel expenses, along with photos of receipts
• Past expenses and DG usage data can also be reviewed
• Fuel bills are to be reimbursed by the Head Office

Key Users

Designation	Main Purpose	Example Use Case
Cluster In-charge	To maintain a record of diesel expenses and fuel use	Adding a diesel purchase made at a particular plant within the cluster
State In-charge	To review diesel expenses and DG usage at different plants	Checking for fuel pilferage by comparing fuel efficiencies at different plants / times

Page Details

1. Filter Bar selects a time interval for reviewing fuel expenses and use
2. Summary gives key data-points surrounding fuel use and expenses

   The information icon in the top right redirects to a plant-by-plant comparison, as explained in the next screenshot

3. List of Purchases details diesel purchases
4. Add Consumption Data button allows user to submit a new fuel expense, as explained in a subsequent screenshot
5. Filter Button has the same functionality as the Filter Bar

The Add Diesel Consumption page allows the user to record new fuel expenses

3. Consumption Data must be added for company records and for reimbursement
4. Invoice Number can be found on the bill
5. Bill Picture must be added as proof

4. Confirm must be tapped after information is reviewed
5. Submit tapped to complete data entry

This page allows user to view recent diesel expenses for each plant

1. Filter Bar for specifying date of interest
2. List of Plants with monthly data on fuel expenses
3. Green Rows show aggregated cluster data
4. Total Bar aggregates all plants

3.7.7. Bank Deposit

Functionality

• Interface for registering a deposit of collected cash into the company bank account
• Record and summary of past deposits can be viewed, along with in-plant cash records

Key Users

Designation	Main Purpose	Example Use Case
CSA	To register new deposits	Depositing cash collected from customers into the company bank account
Cluster In-charge	To view the cash flow for plants in the cluster	Checking the amount of collected cash is still with filed agents and is yet to be deposited
State In-charge	To view the cash flow for plants in the state	Ensuring bank deposits are going through correctly, and are happening on schedule

Page Details

The page is organised into the following tabs.

*Bank Deposit	*In Hand Cash Report	*Bank Deposit Review
Detailed list of historical bank deposits	Plant-wise overview of collections and deposits	Overview of all the bank deposits made and confirmed

3.7.7.1. Bank Deposit tab

1. Navigation Bar indicates current tab and allows switching by tapping or swiping

   

2. Filter Bar selects a particular plant and time duration
3. List of Deposits details each bank deposit along with a receipt photo
4. Add Bank Deposit Data redirects to a page that allows the user to input a new bank deposit, shown in the next screenshot
5. Search Icon used to search for a particular record

1. Bank Deposit Details to be filled by the agent
2. Submit tapped to complete the form

3.7.7.2. In Hand Cash Report tab

1. Navigation Bar indicates current tab and allows switching by tapping or swiping

   

2. Filter Bar selects a particular time duration
3. List of Plants with total collections, deposits, and amount of cash remaining at the plant
4. Total Bar aggregates over all plants
5. Green Rows aggregate over clusters

3.7.7.3. Bank Deposit Review tab

1. Navigation Bar indicates current tab and allows switching by tapping or swiping

   

2. Filter Bar selects a particular time duration
3. List of Plants with total deposits registered and deposits received, along with any anomalies
4. Total Bar aggregates over all plants
5. Green Rows aggregate over clusters

3.7.8. Plant Shutdown Info

Functionality

• The Plant Shutdown Info allows the users to manually shutdown a particular feeder at a specific plant

Key Users

Designation	Main Purpose	Example Use Case
Cluster In-charge	To temporarily shut down electricity supply	Shutting a feeder down for maintenance, for a specified time duration
State In-charge	Same as Cluster In-charge	Same as Cluster In-charge

Page Details

1. Plant Details (plant name and feeder) selected from drop-down lists
2. Submit must be tapped after filling in all the plant details

1. Date Filter must be applied to view the plant status on a particular date
2. Plant Status On tapping a particular date, the user will be redirected to the Plant Feeder Status page explained in the following screenshot
3. Submit must be tapped after filling in all the plant details

1. Feeder Status for a particular date is displayed, the feeders must be individually switched off by unchecking their corresponding checkboxes
2. Submit to complete the process

3.7.9. Plant Maintenance

Functionality

• Allows the users to log technical maintenance activities which have happened at a plant

Key Users

Designation	Main Purpose	Example Use Case
Cluster In-charge	To register a plant maintenance activity	Creating a log of DG servicing or PV panel repair
State In-charge	Same as Cluster In-charge	Same as Cluster In-charge

Page Details

1. Add Maintenance Activity information (the form updates depending on the type of activity)

2. Remark addition to be made by the user to give additional information regarding the issue
3. Attachment photo must be added as a proof of issue

   On completion of the data input, confirm and submit to complete the process

3.7.10. DG Log

Functionality

• The DG Log Section allows users to track diesel generator performance and runtime

Key Users

Designation	Main Purpose	Example Use Case
Operator	To log diesel generator runtime and units output	Recording each time the DG is switched on and off
Technician	Same as Operator	Same as Operator
CSA	Same as Operator	Same as Operator
Cluster In-charge	To view generator usage at different plants	Checking how reliance of different plants on backup generators changes over time
State In-charge	Same as Cluster In-charge	Same as Cluster In-charge

Page Details

1. Filter Bar for selecting the time period
2. List of Plants showing run hours and units generated in the time interval
3. Total Bar aggregates over all plants

Tapping a particular plant redirects to a detailed DG run log

1. DG Log details all instances of DG being run
2. Add DG Log Entry allows users to input DG runtime data, explained in the next screenshot

1. DG Logging information added by the user
2. Submit tapped to complete the entry