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The Top 10 Things I Learnt After Completing a Software Development Apprenticeship

Rob Pines May 1, 2024

Completing any apprenticeship involves a great deal of learning, but the world of software engineering particularly can be confusing, stressful and, at times, unforgiving. Learning from failures and mistakes is critical for a rewarding and successful career further down the line. In this article I’ll be sharing 10 crucial lessons I learnt on my software engineering journey.

Solar PV Monitoring & Management Software

Carlos Nisbet February 7, 2024

Solar Monitoring and Management Software Solar monitoring and management software for connecting to, analysing and remotely controlling all solar generation and storage assets. Control solar

G100 Export Limitation System – Compliant Solar PV Export Control

Carlos Nisbet January 31, 2024

*Please note: This page is moving soon → SolarEdge G100 Export Limitation Use Hark as a G100 Export Limitation Device G100 Export Limitation G100 is

Building Management System (BMS) Connectivity

Carlos Nisbet January 10, 2024

Building Management System (BMS) Connectivity, Monitoring and Control Enhance and optimise your building operations with Hark Connect your existing Smart Building Energy Management System, monitor

National Coding Week: Hark Software Engineers Advise on Getting Started with Code

Carlos Nisbet September 18, 2023

Hard working software developers are the very core of Hark, helping bring new functionality, better UI, and constant performance upgrades to The Hark Platform. In honour of National Coding Week, we’ve put the spotlight on our team, to let them tell their story and share some tips for budding coders!

Yorkshire company partners with Forbes’ China top 50 business to bring off-grid energy to UK

Carlos Nisbet August 25, 2023

Yorkshire-based off-grid solar power company, Xerogrid has partnered with one of the world’s fastest-growing energy storage system providers, a Forbes China top 50 innovative business, with help from Energy Management and Industrial IoT company, Hark.

How I Learned to Love Monday Mornings: The Impact of a Positive Work Culture

Catherine Wicks July 6, 2023

As it’s my Harkiversary (see what I did there?) I’ve been doing a lot of reflection recently on what I have learnt and achieved in this past year. It’s hard to put down all the things I’ve learnt given there’s been so much; from technical elements about software, hardware and energy to internal operational elements, strategy, growth, standardisation, and quality.

ISO 50001 Launchpad: The First Step to Your Energy Management System (EnMS)

Carlos Nisbet June 29, 2023

Breaking down ISO 50001 certification into steps makes the entire process feel more manageable. By taking one important first step, you’ll have more clarity for the rest of the project…

10 Principles of Good Design for Creating Products That Sell

Matthew Henfrey June 26, 2023

Product design is a crucial aspect of any business – it is the process of creating a product that not only meets the needs of the customers but also stands out from the competition. However, designing a product that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing is not an easy task. Amongst other things, it requires a deep understanding of the market and the target audience. In this blog, we will discuss Dieter Rams’ 10 principles of Good Design and whether following those principles makes your product a sure buy for the consumer.

Using Energy Management Software to Minimise Energy Costs

Carlos Nisbet June 23, 2023

High energy cost periods in the day can have an enormous impact on how much a business pays for their energy. Using energy management software, businesses can minimise their consumption during these hours and save money.

Energy Management System Software

Carlos Nisbet May 31, 2023

Monitor, optimise and control energy consumption Energy Management System (EMS) Software Use The Hark Platform as an Energy Management System to help understand and benchmark

Timeseries Stationarity

Angus Doherty April 24, 2023

This blog post discusses the importance of stationarity in timeseries data when performing analysis or generating forecasts. Non-stationary data can pose challenges for accurate forecasting, but transformations such as differencing, Box-Cox, and Yeo-Johnson can help make data stationary. These techniques can help with effective planning and implementation of energy management policies.

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