Power & Renewables

RatedPower’s standalone BESS design enhancements set to transform solar storage planning

New features streamline system designs with seamless integration, automation and enhanced efficiency for developers and engineers 

byEnverus

MADRID, Spain (Dec. 18, 2024) — RatedPower, a part of Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company that leverages generative AI across its solutions, is releasing new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) design enhancements. RatedPower’s all-in-one software seamlessly integrates project designs with external tools such as AutoCAD, PhotoVoltaic (PV) systems, Power System Simulator for Engineering (PSS/E) and others, increasing users’ abilities to streamline workflows. 

As BESS continues to dominate conversations in the renewables sector, industry experts are seeking innovative ways to optimize projects and stay ahead of emerging trends for a competitive edge. RatedPower remains at the forefront, consistently evolving its platform to meet changing market demands. In its 2024 Global Renewable Trends Report, which gathers insights from industry professionals, BESS emerged as a major focal point, highlighting its growing significance. 

“The more storage, the better,” said Darren Bishop, RatedPower customer and sales team lead at Lincoln Infrastructure/Convalt Energy. “More storage means less natural gas and nuclear plants on standby to fulfill the capacity needs of the grid at high load.”  

“Standalone BESS offers users more flexibility, enabling them to develop BESS projects independently of PV plants,” said Ignacio Alvarez Iberlucea, senior product manager at RatedPower. “This is a game-changer, and we’re proud to lead the way as pioneers, delivering this seamless option within a single, powerful software platform.” 

RatedPower stands out as the only solution on the market offering users the flexibility to design BESS for hybrid photovoltaic PV plants or as standalone systems, independent of a PV plant. With advanced tools that simplify and automate battery design, RatedPower delivers unparalleled efficiency for developers, engineering, procurement and construction firms, and more. 

Key takeaways from RatedPower’s BESS design enhancements: 

  • This cutting-edge feature streamlines BESS design through advanced automation and precision tools, allowing users to configure plant capacity to match manufacturer specifications, optimize land use with detailed topography data, and generate accurate layouts in seconds. By automating critical processes such as grid compliance calculations, cable sizing, and layout generation, the platform eliminates the need for manual work.  
  • With seamless AutoCAD integration and access to more than 400 editable technical documents, RatedPower empowers developers and engineers to maximize installed capacity, enhance project efficiency and simplify workflows. 
  • Additionally, users will have access to a BESS arbitrage system, enabling them to optimize their project profits by calculating the ideal charge and discharge levels based on energy prices, degradation, PV production and other key factors. 
  • RatedPower’s integrated tool enables users to seamlessly incorporate their designs with other essential software for project completion. In addition to AutoCAD compatibility, users can export designs and connect projects with leading power system analysis tools such as PSS/E, PowerFactory and ETAP.  
  • This new integration enhances project accuracy, minimizes manual effort, reduces the risk of errors and costs, and accelerates overall project workflows. 
A screenshot from RatedPower’s most recent design enhancement which enables streamlined standalone BESS site creation and project design, enhancing efficiency and precision.

Additional Resources:

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About Enverus
Enverus is the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company, with a platform built to maximize value from generative AI, offering anytime, anywhere access to analytics and insights. These include benchmark cost and revenue data sourced from more than 95% of U.S. energy producers and more than 40,000 suppliers. Our platform, with intelligent connections, drives more efficient production and distribution, capital allocation, renewable energy development, investment and sourcing. Our experienced industry experts support our customers through thought leadership, consulting and technology innovations. We provide intelligence across the energy ecosystem: renewables, oil and gas, financial institutions, and power and utilities, with more than 6,000 customers in 50 countries. Learn more at Enverus.com.

About RatedPower 

RatedPower helps companies discover the smartest ways to design and engineer utility-scale solar PV plants and maximize their potential through their software to automate and optimize the study, analysis, design and engineering of photovoltaic plants and their electrical infrastructure in all its stages. RatedPower has helped design more than 55 TW in more than 160 countries. Bringing value to developers, IPPs, contractors, investors and manufacturers, helping them make better decisions, democratizing engineering knowledge and boosting the deployment of solar plants worldwide. Learn more at RatedPower.com.

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