For whom is software-supported power plant utilisation planning relevant?
In times of constantly increasing requirements and ever stricter regulations in energy generation and supply, the demands on power plant utilisation planning are also rising. The ifesca.ENERGY® software is a useful solution for various players in the energy sector, such as plant operators, energy supply companies such as municipal utilities, operators of virtual power plants and operators of neighbourhood solutions. Thanks to data-based deployment planning, companies can minimise their costs and calculate the optimum mode of operation for their power plants, taking into account all specific boundary conditions.
New requirements for power plant utilisation planning
In view of the growing share of renewable energies and the increasing demands on the energy supply, software-supported power plant scheduling (dispatch) is necessary today in order to successfully implement the energy transition and ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply. Digitalisation in particular has had a huge impact on consumer behaviour in recent years and the power plant infrastructure is also undergoing constant change. Renewable energy generation from wind and PV with non-controllable sources must also be taken into account. Redispatch 2.0 also plays an important role in power plant utilisation planning.
What is important for power plant utilisation planning?
Successful power plant utilisation planning is of great importance in order to ensure the efficiency and reliability of energy generation. Various factors must be taken into account in order to optimise operating times and downtimes and avoid bottlenecks. The costs of maintenance work, personnel, start-up and shut-down procedures and any necessary power adjustments should also be taken into account in order to maximise the economic efficiency of operating times.
Careful planning and implementation of these factors is crucial – with ifesca at your side as a professional partner for digital energy management, a data-based, software-supported solution can be realised.
Fully automated power plant utilisation planning offers these advantages
Software-supported power plant scheduling offers numerous advantages, such as greater efficiency and optimised use of existing flexibility. Better forecasting of energy demand and generation enables optimal integration of renewable energies into demand coverage.
ifesca.ENERGY® can help with power plant utilisation planning:
- Forecast consumer behaviour as accurately as possible
- Reliably anticipate and prevent grid bottlenecks
- Plan the implementation of successful Redispatch 2.0 measures
- Incorporating potential power plant outages
- Cost-optimised demand coverage
- Consideration of controllable assets
- Optimising the integration of renewable energies
- and much more
This is why ifesca.ENERGY® is so valuable for power plant utilisation planning
Comprehensive power plant utilisation planning is often only possible with system support – with ifesca.ENERGY® this can even be carried out fully automatically and thus fulfils all current requirements for software solutions in the field of energy management.
There are a number of different targets to be taken into account, such as cost savings, co2 minimisation and security of supply. This is precisely where ifesca.ENERGY® makes it possible to flexibly define individual objectives – at any time. As a customer, you can not only optimise energy storage systems cost-effectively, but also carry out ideal spatial, temporal and gradual planning, taking into account relevant risk indicators and expected prices.
Power plant scheduling with ifesca in detail
The use of ifesca.ENERGY® enables you to guarantee a cost-minimised and effective energy supply. An important building block in this process is mathematical optimisation. A digital twin of your energy system is created in which all relevant influencing variables and restrictions are stored.
ifesca.ENERGY® then determines the cost-optimised system operation mode. In this way, we can ensure that all resources are utilised efficiently and that your company-specific requirements are met at the same time. You therefore benefit from a customised and economical energy supply that meets the needs of your company.
Optimised power plant utilisation planning, forecasts and more
At ifesca, we support energy supply companies and industrial enterprises with various efficient energy management services. In addition to energy screening, we also offer data-based charging management and system dimensioning for industrial companies.
Our services for energy supply companies include the following:
- Demand forecasts
- Generation forecasts
- Prosumer and residual load forecasts
- Power plant utilisation planning
- Redispatch 2.0
- Expansion planning
Sustainable energy management made easy: with ifesca
Sustainability and digitalisation are two hugely relevant and future-proof areas that we dedicate ourselves to in our daily work at ifesca. Our aim is to provide energy supply companies, grid operators and suppliers, as well as industrial companies, with reliable software and hardware solutions for the successful digitalisation and optimisation of their energy management.
Whether AI-based forecasts or efficient power plant utilisation planning: with ifesca, you can reduce your energy costs in the long term, increase your profitability and make your company more sustainable in the future. Our multidisciplinary team of experts will be happy to assist you – before you request your trial access for ifesca.ENERGY®, we will be happy to advise you personally on your options.
Make your processes more digital and sustainable – with data-supported power plant utilisation planning from ifesca. Contact us now for more information about our software!