Installing Anaconda with Power BI on your Windows Machine can heighten the capability of analytics using Python scripting for data manipulation and machine learning. However, there are compatibility issues and best practices to follow:
Make sure Power BI is compatible with Anaconda: Power BI takes a normal Python environment; however, Anaconda usually provides a virtual environment manager. To make possible a trouble-free working environment, create a separate Python environment in Anaconda with the following:
conda create --name powerbi_env python=3.8
conda activate powerbi_env
First, get the libraries such as pandas, numpy, and matplotlib installations you need.
Power BI Configuration: The path to the interpreter should also be set to that of Anaconda's environment (for instance, C:\Users\YourUsername\Anaconda3\envs\powerbi_env\python.exe).
Prevent Conflicts with System Python: Since Anaconda modifies system paths, conflicts with Power BI may occur. To avoid encountering any of this, check that only one Python installation is referenced in your environment variable (PYTHONPATH).
Going for a Simple Script: It will be advisable to test your setup by running a simple Python script before complex ones using the Run Python Script option in Transform Data of Power BI.
