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Opoura bets big on solar with major investment in monitoring software
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August 20, 2025
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With almost 20 years of providing solutions and software to the wind energy industry, Opoura sets sail on new solar ventures with a significant investment in their OneView® software. As more customers diversify their energy portfolios, having a unified solution that works seamlessly across both wind and solar is becoming essential, says CEO at Opoura, Thomas Bagger.
SILKEBORG, DENMARK – August 20, 2025 – Opoura, a Denmark-based leader in energy management, has invested heavily in a major upgrade of its OneView® asset management software. Designed to support mixed-asset portfolios, the platform offers enhanced monitoring, control, analytics, and reporting across wind, solar, and hydropower plants.
The renewed focus on solar comes at a time when the PV market is gaining strong momentum. In 2024, solar made up more than 80% of all new global renewable capacity additions, according to SolarPower Europe’s annual report. And as customers expand into the solar space, their need for advanced monitoring tools and control software grows in parallel, placing new demands on software providers like Opoura. Thomas Bagger, CEO at Opoura, explains:
“Customers are no longer settling for patchy, second-rate solutions. They require reliable data and software that enable them to optimize performance in every corner of their production – and they need their systems to do so across different technologies, because this is the new reality we are looking into.
Our customers are increasingly managing hybrid portfolios, and with the upgrade we have made for solar plants, they have a full-scale, advanced platform that meets the needs of hybrid power management,” says Thomas Bagger.
Same engine, new roads
With roots in the Nordic renewable heritage, Opoura has long been a key player in the wind energy sector. In 2011, the company launched its independent SCADA solution for wind parks, and a decade later, expanded its offering to include solar and hydropower plants.
And, according to Thomas Bagger, the many years of experience in wind is what gives Opoura its competitive edge.
“The wind energy sector is a bit like the car industry – dominated by a few well-known, proprietary brands. Solar is much more fragmented. A wide range of manufacturers and vendors are involved in building a solar park, which means the SCADA systems in use can vary significantly in both functionality and usability,” says Thomas Bagger, and continues:
“Still, the fundamentals remain the same. The engine behind it, so to speak. Whether it’s wind or solar, operators rely on accurate data and advanced analytics to keep performance on track. The real challenge lies in making sense of data from different technologies and sources. And that is where our expertise and experience lie.”
Ready to deliver more
The multi-million investment in the OneView® software follows a year marked by four strategic acquisitions for
Opoura. The company has seen impressive growth in recent years, and with new, upgraded software and expanded in-house capabilities, it’s now time to reap the rewards.
“We’re already involved in some exciting projects where the strengths of our different business units really come together. The new solar software upgrade will be no exception. Our customers need more than just solid SCADA software to succeed. They need end-to-end support – from integration to commercialization – and we now have the capabilities to deliver exactly that,” says Thomas Bagger.
About Opoura
We help energy companies unlock the potential of the energy transition by delivering smart, scalable solutions. With deep roots in Nordic renewable energy and a strong presence across North America and Europe, we offer decades of specialized knowledge within software, hardware, and consulting to support our customers in connecting, controlling, and commercializing their assets throughout their lifecycle.
Our clients – ranging from IPPs and OEMs to traders and TSOs – rely on us for our expertise and industry-leading solutions. We enable them to navigate complex energy infrastructure projects, make informed decisions, and optimize their performance in an increasingly electrified landscape.
Our dedicated professionals bring diverse perspectives and a unified purpose to every project. Knowledge is at the core of what we do, drawing from our extensive experience in large-scale projects and partnerships across the sector.
Together, we ignite the potential of the energy transition in a smart way.
