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Waya Energy
Waya Energy is a global energy solutions company combining advanced software services with deep expertise in power systems engineering, planning, and policy. With roots in top academic institutions and partnerships across the energy sector, Waya provides cloud-based, data-centric tools for electrification planning, off-grid design, and regulatory modeling. Their geospatial software enables utilities and governments to design least-cost electrification strategies down to the household level. Operating in countries like India, Rwanda, and Uganda, Waya empowers decision-makers with tools and insights that drive sustainable, scalable, and inclusive energy access worldwide.
Waya Energy Catalog Database Platform is a cloud-based system developed to support Waya's data-driven operations and strategic planning. By transforming raw data into structured, analyzable formats, the platform has significantly improved how Waya organizes, interprets, and utilizes critical information. It enables the team to make faster, evidence-based decisions and streamlines internal workflows related to project planning and reporting.
Waya Energy Catalog Database Platform is a cloud-based system developed to support Waya's data-driven operations and strategic planning. By transforming raw data into structured, analyzable formats, the platform has significantly improved how Waya organizes, interprets, and utilizes critical information. It enables the team to make faster, evidence-based decisions and streamlines internal workflows related to project planning and reporting.
The Challenges
Waya Energy faced key challenges in managing and utilizing their growing data sets. Without a centralized platform, data analysis and visualization were fragmented and inefficient. User registration required manual admin approval, slowing down onboarding. Uploading data often led to errors and inconsistencies due to the lack of automated validation. There was no effective way to filter or sort large datasets, and the absence of geo-based tools limited location-specific insights. Additionally, limited language support and the absence of a proper testing environment made the system less accessible and reliable. These issues hindered smooth operations and slowed data-driven decision-making.
The Solutions
Waya Energy Catalog Database Platform is a cloud-based platform built for Waya Energy to streamline data management and visualization by transforming raw datasets into structured insights, supporting faster, data-driven decisions.
- Developed a secure user management system with OTP/email-based authentication.
- Implemented notification workflows for account registration, approvals, and OTP delivery.
- Upload management module that validates file structure, checks for errors, and notifies users on upload status.
- Data management module that restructures and filters data for clarity and usability.
- Enabled advanced catalog management with search, filter, and Excel export features.
- Integrated Mapbox for geolocation-based data filtering and display.
- Multi-language support to enhance accessibility for diverse users.
Technology
- Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
- UI: CSS/Javascript with material UI framework, React.js, Typescript
- Programming Language: JavaScript, Typescript
- Server: Google Cloud Platform
- Third Party Services: Mapbox