Product overview

IBM® Maximo® Renewables is an Asset Performance Management (APM) application of IBM Maximo Application Suite. IBM Maximo Renewables empowers renewable energy operators to maximize asset performance, minimize downtime, and optimize energy generation. This renewables asset performance management software uses advanced analytics, AI-driven insights and automated workflows, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions in near real-time. Designed for wind, solar, and battery storage systems, Maximo® Renewables helps bridge the gap between expected and actual energy output, driving greater reliability and profitability.

Maximo Renewables is an AI-powered SaaS platform that collects plant data, applies data science models to identify causes for under performance, and suggests actions to increase generation. The platform delivers several impactful capabilities that drive smarter operations and improved asset performance across renewable energy systems:
  • Drive digitization
  • Data quality and centralization
  • Detect anomalies
  • Performance visibility
  • Actionable insights

Why IBM Maximo Renewables?

Asset Performance Management (APM) is crucial for renewable energy systems such as solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems. These technologies operate in dynamic environments and involve complex infrastructure that requires continuous monitoring and optimization. APM helps improve reliability, efficiency, and sustainability by addressing operational challenges, enabling data-driven maintenance, and supporting long-term asset health and performance.

Several key challenges highlight the need for Asset Performance Management in renewable energy systems:
  • Environment – Unpredictable weather and environmental debris can reduce system efficiency, disrupt energy production, and affect operational uptime.
  • Complexity – Renewable energy systems involve intricate components, making it challenging to streamline operations and optimize performance without a structured approach.
  • Expertise – Effective root cause analysis requires in-depth, asset-specific knowledge to generate timely, actionable insights and prioritize interventions.
  • Digitization – Enables centralized management of a diverse set of assets—including solar, wind, and BESS—by streamlining operations across all energy sources from a single platform.