Taka Solutions

Transforming Energy Tracking for Asset Portfolios

Data-driven dashboards for energy efficiency insights

The Background and Context

Taka Solutions is an energy services company that helps building owners in the UAE reduce their energy consumption and costs. Their latest product enables customers to track their asset portfolio’s energy usage, automatically audit buildings, analyse savings potential, monitor buildings remotely, and benchmark energy performance against similar properties.

The Problem

The platform required a robust UX/UI solution to present vast amounts of energy data in a digestible format. Key challenges included:

Complex data presentation

Raw energy data from Excel sheets needed structuring into an intuitive dashboard.

Multiple user roles

The system had to accommodate different user types, including sales personnel, managers, and engineers, each with distinct needs.

Scalability and flexibility

The design had to support future feature expansions and data-driven insights.

Objective

The project aimed to:

Design a user-friendly dashboard that simplifies complex energy data into actionable insights.

Optimise data visualisation for different user types, ensuring relevant information is easily accessible.

Enhance usability with a clear, scalable interface that supports energy tracking, benchmarking, and remote monitoring.

Phase 1

Understanding the Users

After conducting research and gathering client requirements, key insights were derived:

  • Users required clear, structured data visualisation to make informed decisions on energy consumption.
  • Different user roles had unique priorities, requiring adaptable dashboard views.
  • Benchmarking against industry standards and competitor buildings was essential for tracking energy efficiency.

User pain points

Users found it difficult to interpret raw energy data and navigate multiple layers of information efficiently.

What users needed

A structured and intuitive dashboard that offers clear energy consumption trends, benchmarking capabilities, and savings insights.

Research methods included:

Client interviews

Worked closely with stakeholders to define user requirements and business needs.

Data mapping

Transformed raw Excel datasets into structured user flows and wireframes.

Usability testing

Iterated on dashboard prototypes with feedback from engineers, managers, and sales teams.

Phase 2

Combining the Insights

Based on research findings, we focused on three core strategies:

  • Data simplification: Designed a structured hierarchy for presenting energy data with intuitive visual elements.
  • Role-based dashboards: Created personalised views tailored to engineers, managers, and sales teams.
  • Scalable design system: Established UI components for easy expansion and future updates.
Phase 3

Design – Building the Solution

Strategic focus areas: Develop clear and interactive charts for energy tracking and performance benchmarking. Design adaptive dashboards that align with different user roles and workflows. Implement real-time data monitoring for tracking cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Data-driven dashboard designs

  • Created an interactive energy tracking dashboard displaying key metrics such as consumption trends, cost savings, and efficiency scores.
  • Implemented benchmarking tools allowing users to compare energy performance across buildings.
  • Designed customisable reports for tracking energy reduction initiatives over time.
  • Developed distinct dashboard layouts for engineers, managers, and sales teams.

Scalable and future-ready UI system

  • Built a modular design system in Figma to maintain consistency across the platform.
  • Applied atomic design principles for seamless future updates and feature expansions.
  • Ensured cross-platform accessibility, optimising the experience for desktop and mobile users.
The Results

Quantitative Outcomes

50%

Faster data interpretation

Improved dashboard clarity led to quicker decision-making.

30%

Increase in engagement

Users accessed energy reports and benchmarking tools more frequently.

100%

Improved scalability

The modular UI system allowed for faster implementation of new features.

Qualitative Feedback

Users:

“The dashboard makes it much easier to understand energy consumption and spot savings opportunities.”

“Custom views for different roles ensure we see exactly what we need without clutter.”

Stakeholders:

Praised the streamlined data presentation and ease of use across different user types.

Business Outcomes:

Taka Solutions successfully launched the product, positioning itself as a leader in energy tracking solutions.

The adaptable dashboard design allowed for seamless future feature expansion.

Key Takeaways

This project demonstrated the impact of structured data visualisation on usability and efficiency. By designing a scalable and user-centric dashboard, we transformed complex energy tracking into an accessible, insightful experience for different user roles.