Case Study

Driving On-Time Delivery in Renewable Projects

In large-scale renewable energy projects, delays can lead to millions in lost value and penalties. We recently partnered with a solar and wind EPC firm to solve a key challenge: How can we identify project risks early and improve execution timelines without adding overhead?

The Results

25% Reduction

In project timeline deviations

90%+ Coverage

AI-generated risk flags across ongoing projects, reviewed weekly by PMs

This was made possible by combining real-time project data, GenAI-driven alerts, and structured reviews from the project team.

The Journey: A 3-Month Project Enablement

Month 1
Building the Data Layer

We connected multiple systems: SAP project schedules, procurement systems, site updates, and vendor delivery trackers.

  • Data Integration Agent unified systems into clean project tracking database
  • Data Cleaning Agent resolved mismatches in timelines and vendor IDs
  • Standardized milestone definitions across all projects
Month 2
Enabling Early Risk Detection

We deployed a suite of Project Intelligence Agents with weekly PMO review processes to prioritize actions.

  • Delay Pattern Agent: Learned from past projects to flag early delay signs
  • Milestone Alert Agent: Monitored live progress vs. plan
  • Resource Allocation Agent: Identified labor/inventory gaps
Month 3
Operationalizing Project Reviews

We built comprehensive dashboards and action engines with human-in-the-loop approval processes.

  • Dashboard for PMO: Dynamic view of risks and milestone slippage
  • Action Engine: Suggested weekly interventions and adjustments
  • Human-in-the-loop Approval: No alerts triggered changes without PM review

AI Agents with Human Decision Loops

Agent TypeRole
Data Integration AgentUnified schedules, vendor, and site reporting
Delay Pattern AgentFlagged early risks based on historical delay profiles
Resource Allocation AgentHighlighted labor/material shortages by task
Milestone Alert AgentLive tracking of plan vs. actual, triggering early flags
Insight AgentCurated weekly project risk digests for PMO

The Impact: Confidence in Delivery

PMOs moved from reactive reporting to proactive risk management

Engineers and site managers had real-time visibility on project blockers

The leadership team gained cross-project summaries with human-vetted AI insights

Final Thoughts

ZapSight enabled a shift from managing delays to preventing them. In the capital-intensive renewables sector, AI-driven foresight paired with expert judgment helped ensure delivery on time and under budget.

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