5 minutes with Sarang Mujumdar: why energy monitoring matters for SIs & OEMs
02/02/2026
For system integrators and OEMs, energy monitoring has traditionally sat outside project scope, typically handled by consultants or facilities teams after automation was complete. That’s changing. Market trends show that customers are expecting greater visibility, compliance-ready designs, and operational insight — which means energy monitoring is increasingly intersecting with the systems SIs and OEMs already design and deliver.
Sarang Mujumdar, Tech Consultant Manager - Energy Management at NHP, shares a practical view on what this means and why considering energy early in the design process is becoming essential.
Why are SIs and OEMs being asked about energy monitoring more often now?
Sarang: “Customers want more than just control: they want insight. Energy data is becoming part of how performance is measured, whether that’s efficiency, uptime or compliance. Because SIs and OEMs are already close to the control architecture, it’s natural that these conversations start with them.”
What’s the biggest misconception SIs and OEMs have about energy solutions?
Sarang: “Many think energy monitoring is complex, expensive, or only makes sense on large sites. In reality, solutions are modular. You don’t need to solve everything on day one, you just need to design systems that can integrate monitoring and scale over time. Using NHP’s energy monitoring solutions, which includes Digiware meters and FT Optix visualisation software, makes it easy to capture actionable energy data and integrate it into the systems you deliver. That planning is where SIs and OEMs add the most value.”
Where does energy monitoring naturally fit into projects?
Sarang: “Anywhere power is already being distributed — in panels, MCCs, skids, or packaged equipment. By integrating energy monitoring solutions into these systems, you enable the capture of granular, actionable data without disrupting your existing control architecture. You’re not measuring the energy yourself — you’re ensuring the systems you deliver can support it seamlessly.”
What’s the easiest way to make a design ‘energy-ready’ without blowing scope or cost?
Sarang: “Think about energy monitoring early in your design. Choose solutions that are modular and scalable and make sure the systems you deliver are integration ready. Small design decisions upfront — like selecting open communication protocols and ensuring monitoring can be added later — can save a lot of rework down the line.”
What's one thing SIs and OEMs can do now to stay ahead of future specs?
Sarang: “Design with the assumption that energy data will be requested, even if it’s not in today’s scope. Being energy-ready is quickly becoming part of good system design, not an optional extra.”
Energy monitoring doesn’t have to add complexity or cost; it’s about making smarter decisions early. By designing energy-ready systems from the start and leveraging NHP’s energy monitoring solutions, which including Socomec Digiware and Rockwell’s FactoryTalk Optix visualisation software, SIs and OEMs can deliver more value, simplify future upgrades, and stay ahead of evolving customer expectations.
Talk to NHP today about our modular, scalable energy monitoring solutions that integrate seamlessly with your control panels and automation systems.
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