Connected Strategy for Hydrogen Value Chain ^ Top ^ 39 RPA. With compliant automated processes, RPA-based solutions improve both productivity and energy savings. CLOUD COMPUTING TO MANAGE ENERGY PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION Cloud computing is a service that makes computer system resources available on-demand. This makes the entire operation much more cost-effective and easier to collaborate between departments. There are various reasons why Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) can benefit from the integration with cloud-based operations. Cloud-based solutions offer higher and less complex scalability due to the elasticity of the system. The system can automatically provision and de-provision resources according to the changes in workload. Cloud-based systems allow better network analysis, forecasting, and peer-to- peer (P2P) trading. With the right P2P platform, the E&U sector will have a better chance of getting the right price for renewable energy. Power providers depend on IT for consistent deployment, smooth integration, and precise implementation, as well as access to data, data analysis and real-time data processing. The only cost- effective way to reach these objectives is through digital transformation. To make this happen, the way data is accessed and managed requires constant changes. This is where application program interface (API) technology makes all the difference. Before committing capital, investors want to know if the hydrogen system configuration will optimize their return. From electrolyzer capacity to buffers (such as energy and hydrogen storage), multiple variables must be considered. Robotic automation makes possible digital twins can model multiple designs and scenarios, including variables such as weather, off-takers demand volatility and local infrastructure (current and future), optimizing each design to maximize return on investment and minimize risk. Estimates indicate that digital twin analysis can optimize capital expenditure (CAPEX) by 10-15% whilst reducing risk by 30-50%, along with a marginal change in operating expenditure (OPEX). The UN led green Hydrogen Catapult Initiative is partnering with Emerson to use digital twins to model scale up of hydrogen production 50-fold to reduce the cost of green hydrogen production to $2/Kg.