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Understand Consumption Improve Performance

Strata provides the visibility, analysis and reporting needed to support continuous energy improvement across your operations.

Built for Effective Energy Management

At Cotopaxi, we have developed Strata, our market-leading real-time energy management software, to enhance visibility across your operations. Strata seamlessly monitors and analyses performance data to optimise energy use and uncover valuable savings. 

Strata supports a structured approach to energy management aligned with ISO 50001 principles. Through monitoring, analysis, reporting and continuous improvement, it helps turn operational data into measurable business outcomes.

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Case study: Shutdown optimisation

£24k annual saving via machine shutdown optimisation

Strata data highlighted an unexpected energy consumption pattern during planned shutdown periods. Through further analysis, Cotopaxi's energy specialists identified that heat recovery systems were continuing to operate when production was offline, resulting in unnecessary energy use and increased equipment wear.

Thanks to Strata, a food manufacturing company was able to save £24k in annual electricity savings, providing a positive impact across costs and energy use.
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Case study: Steam loss reduction

£250k annual saving through steam system optimisation

Using Strata's site-wide steam balance, Cotopaxi specialists identified a significant volume of unaccounted steam consumption across the facility. Further investigation revealed conditioning systems, HVAC equipment and unit heaters operating beyond production requirements.

Following targeted control and scheduling changes, the site reduced gas consumption by over 4,000,000 kWh/year, delivering an estimated £250k annual saving.
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Case study: Water baseload reduction

£87k annual saving through water loss identification

Continuous monitoring identified a substantial increase in water consumption during non-production periods. By analysing sub-meter data, Cotopaxi engineers traced the issue to leaking equipment, bypass valves left open and control system faults.

Corrective actions eliminated unnecessary water use, reducing consumption by 8.7 million gallons annually and delivering £87k in annual savings.
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Why organisations use Strata

Data integration & connectivity

Connect energy, utility and process data from across your operations into a single platform. Strata integrates with meters, PLCs, SCADA systems, historians, BMS and other data sources to create a unified view of performance and establish the foundation for identifying cost and carbon reduction opportunities.

Analytics & insight generation

Go beyond monitoring with advanced analytics designed to uncover inefficiencies, identify abnormal consumption and highlight opportunities for improvement. From energy balances to KPI tracking and benchmarking, Strata turns data into actionable insight that helps reduce energy costs, minimise waste and improve operational performance.

Performance monitoring & reporting

Monitor performance in real time through automated reports, targets and alerts. Provide stakeholders with consistent access to the information needed to track progress, verify savings and monitor carbon performance, supporting informed decision-making, whether managed internally or as part of a Cotopaxi-led energy management programme.

Enterprise-scale energy management

Support energy management programmes across single sites or global operations. With multi-site visibility, user permissions, auditability and secure data management, Strata provides the foundation for continuous improvement and the delivery of long-term operational, financial and sustainability objectives at scale.

Case study: Boiler sequencing optimisation

£150k annual saving through boiler plant optimisation

Efficiency analysis in Strata revealed that smaller boilers consistently outperformed a larger unit operating within the same steam generation system. Cotopaxi specialists used this insight to recommend a revised boiler sequencing strategy.

Following implementation, steam generation efficiency improved by approximately 10%, reducing gas consumption and delivering £150k in annual savings.
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Case study: Refrigeration performance improvement

£28k annual saving through refrigeration optimisation

Analysis of cooling system performance identified ice water supply temperatures operating above design conditions, limiting overall system efficiency. Using Strata data, Cotopaxi engineers identified opportunities to improve pump control and stabilise pressure within the distribution loop.

The resulting improvements increased system COP from 2.5 to 3.0, reducing electricity consumption by 802,000 kWh/year and delivering annual savings of approximately £28k.
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Tailored Metering Meaningful Insight

The quality of energy management depends on the quality of the data collected. Cotopaxi works with each site to develop a metering and telemetry strategy aligned with operational priorities, ensuring Strata captures the information needed to generate actionable insights and measurable results.
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