ProsumerGrid uses a proprietary and advanced software solution which combines high-fidelity models of the grid and DERs, with sophisticated optimization models to simulate how resources connected to transmission, distribution and microgrids should be optimally operated, and how DER-based grids at any level can be optimally planned.
ProsumerGrid offers a set of comprehensive analytical services to assists our clients to determine the impact and value of integrating DERs.
SIMULATION OF SHORT-TERM OPTIMAL DER OPERATION
Determines optimal schedules (day, weekly, yearly operation at minute to hourly granularity) of DERs including solar PV curtailment, storage charge and discharge, EVs, and demand response scheduling subject to all the grid constraints such as resource capacities and line and transformer limits.
OPTIMAL LONG-TERM CAPACITY PLANNING CONSIDERING DERS & ENERGY STORAGE
Determines the optimal capacity, technology type and location of all DERs in an electric grid. Determines the optimal portfolios of resources on transmission, distribution or microgrid systems. that meet strategic objectives of cost, resilience, and emissions.
OPTIMAL MICROGRID DER Planning
Design the DER structure for microgrids subject to complex economics, emissions, and resilience.
ENERGY STORAGE GRID SERVICES VALUATION
Determines the value streams for energy storage services connected to the grid. Services include among many others: energy arbitrage, reserve, backup, frequency regulation, demand peak shaving, etc.
OPTIMIZATION-BASED DER LOCATIONAL VALUE ANALYSIS
Calculates the benefits, costs, benefit/cost ratio, net present value, investment rate of return and payback period of a proposed DER investment. It determines energy consumption, grid impacts and benefits (avoided energy, capacity, emissions, ancillary services, renewable portfolio standard), emissions, and savings.
NON-WIRES ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
Compares distribution level DER deployment as an alternative to traditional generation, transmission and distribution investments.
OPTIMIZATION BASED DER HOSTING CAPACITY
Determines the maximum amount of a resource, such as solar PV, wind, energy storage, EV or combination thereof (such as microgrids) that can be safely interconnected to the distribution grid.
DER REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OPTIMAL DESIGN
Helps utilities design DER RFPs by simulating optimal DER alternatives that address the identified system need.
GRID REDESIGN
Usually done for cities, states and overall countries, Grid Redesign applies a formal methodology to achieve a multi-layer (T/D+DER) design of future electricity systems incorporating resource, technology, and policy elements to meet strategic objectives such as renewable targets.
