Optimize your renewable energy management with real-time insights.
Grade: C — Score: 65/100
Also Energy PowerTrack leverages advanced technology to deliver real-time data analytics and performance monitoring for solar and renewable energy systems. The platform integrates seamlessly with various hardware and software solutions, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
The workflow is designed to enhance operational efficiency, allowing users to automate reporting, track performance metrics, and manage assets from a centralized dashboard. This streamlined approach helps organizations make informed decisions and optimize their energy production.
However, users must be aware of potential risks, including data security concerns and the need for continuous software updates to maintain system integrity. Proper training and support are essential to mitigate these risks and maximize the platform's benefits.
Custom Subscription: Custom (contact sales)
Custom Subscription + SCADA: Custom (contact sales)
Consider switching to Enphase Energy: Enphase Energy offers similar asset management solutions with a focus on solar energy.
AlsoEnergy was acquired by Stem, Inc. (NYSE: STEM) in February 2022. In September 2025, Stem unified all products under one brand — the AlsoEnergy name is being phased out and all products now fall under the PowerTrack™ Suite. This includes PowerTrack (monitoring and asset management), PowerTrack Optimizer (formerly Stem's Athena AI platform), and PowerTrack EMS (hybrid energy management). Existing AlsoEnergy customers continue to use the same PowerTrack platform with no service interruption.
Yes — hardware agnosticism is a core differentiator. PowerTrack supports non-native data ingest from third-party vendors, allowing operators to standardize mixed-manufacturer portfolios on a single platform. Recent integrations include Enphase API V4 for cloud-based inverter telemetry and Tesla's Powerhub API for site-level data. This means you can bring pre-existing sites with any hardware brand into PowerTrack without installing new on-site equipment, though AlsoEnergy also offers its own DAS, weather sensors, and SCADA controllers for new builds.
All three are hardware-independent PV monitoring platforms, but they target different segments. PowerTrack is strongest in utility-scale and large C&I portfolios with integrated SCADA, CMMS ticketing, and financial reporting — it manages 200,000+ sites across 25+ GW in 50 countries. Amperecloud focuses on growing mid-market solar companies with a highly automated platform and offers a free 4-week pilot phase with self-service demo access. Solar-Log targets installers and smaller operators with basic monitoring and data logger hardware. Unlike both competitors, AlsoEnergy does not offer self-service online demo access or a free trial.
AlsoEnergy does not publish pricing. All contracts are custom and scoped based on portfolio size, hardware requirements, and professional services needed. Subscriptions typically start at 5 years and can be extended up to 20 years at time of purchase. Pricing covers the PowerTrack SaaS application, and optionally edge hardware (DAS, SCADA, weather sensors) and professional services (engineering, commissioning, training). For a quote, you must contact AlsoEnergy's sales team directly.
Yes. PowerTrack SCADA is a dedicated module for utility-scale sites that enables real-time monitoring, control, and analysis of all on-site equipment and sensor data, accessible both on-site and remotely via VPN. It integrates seamlessly with the PowerTrack cloud application for data continuity. Key capabilities include grid code compliance programming to prevent unexpected utility shutdowns, plant controller management, and CAISO-compliant revenue-grade metering (RIG) solutions. SCADA is sold as part of the custom subscription, not as a separate standalone product.
PowerTrack has completely open APIs and supports integration with third-party CMMS and BI applications for automated data synchronization. The platform's built-in CMMS includes alert-triggered work orders, cost tracking, and supplier workflow management. For third-party data ingest, PowerTrack supports Enphase API V4, Tesla Powerhub API, and generic non-native data sources. You can also connect PowerTrack to ERP systems. Site documents and contracts can be stored in controlled-permission folders within the platform.
PowerTrack servers for US-based customers are hosted in the United States. International customers (including those migrated from the former PVGuard platform) have servers located in Germany. AlsoEnergy has a privacy policy published on its EMEA site (alsoenergy.eu/terms), but does not publicly document SOC2 certification or specific GDPR compliance measures on its vendor website. The parent company Stem, Inc. is publicly traded on NYSE (STEM) and headquartered in Houston, TX, with AlsoEnergy offices in Broomfield, CO, plus Germany, Japan, and India.
Yes. With the September 2025 unification under the PowerTrack Suite, the platform now includes PowerTrack Optimizer (formerly Stem's Athena platform) for AI-driven battery storage optimization, and PowerTrack EMS for hybrid energy management. PowerTrack EMS manages battery charging/discharging operations, coordinates grid services, and enables revenue stacking across multiple applications. Stem reports 99.99% controller reliability and 32% reduction in engineering hours through pre-configuration and AI-enabled tuning. The system is hardware-agnostic, eliminating vendor lock-in for storage equipment.