Optimisation and operation of cross-sectoral energy systems

We help our customers and partners to realise the full potential of their energy systems. We optimise the planning, deployment and operational management of electricity and heat generators (e.g. CHP, distributed CHP, heat pumps), flexible consumers and storage systems in an integrated network – interacting with district heating networks and across multiple markets. This enables the economic exploitation of flexibility potential in asset deployment planning, reduces costs and maximises revenue across various energy markets.

At the same time, we conduct thorough assessments of potential business models and enable forward-looking risk assessment and mitigation throughout the planning and operation of energy systems.

Our range of services

  • Multi-market and multi-use-case optimisation:
    • Resource allocation across spot, forward, balancing energy and heat markets
    • Operational planning for generators, loads and storage (electricity, heat, gas) in an integrated network
    • Cross-sector resource allocation and integration of physical constraints and flexibility of heating networks
  • Predictive operations management:
    • optimal schedules for flexible generators, storage facilities and consumers in residential areas and industry
    • charging/storage strategies for battery storage systems
    • charging management for electric vehicles
    • stochastic and robust optimisation strategies to account for forecast-related uncertainties
  • Energy system planning, simulation and evaluation:
    • Scenarios for business models and market developments
    • Economically optimal sizing of energy system components
    • Sensitivity analyses and risk assessments
    • Transition pathway planning for the decarbonisation of energy and heat supply
  • Training & Consultancy:
    • Analysis of current operational strategies and benchmarking
    • Evaluation of strategic energy market products
    • Open training course on optimisation in the energy sector: Energy Data Scientist

Projects and References

AGENT4heat

Agent-based optimal scheduling of district heating networks

Vonovia SE

On-site systems as a flexible component of the energy system – the potential of photovoltaics and heat pumps in urban neighbourhoods

Stadtwerke Bielefeld GmbH

Assessment of cross-sectoral transformation pathways for the decarbonisation of district heating

N-ERGIE AG

Cost-optimised schedules for combined heat and power plants and heating plants, as well as lucrative marketing opportunities in the intraday, day-ahead and balancing energy markets

BiFlex-Industrie

Cost-effective charging management for electric vehicles

Thüringer Wärme Service GmbH I TEAG

Cost-effective procurement and power plant scheduling

 

FlexWaerme

Increasing the market flexibility of district heating systems through end-to-end optimisation in real-time operation

Collaboration made easy

Why not start with a no-obligation initial consultation or a scoping workshop (0.5–1 day) to identify your potential?