The OPTIMUS Platform
A comprehensive suite of decision-support modules designed to model the physical reality and financial complexity of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Integrated Decision-Support for Energy Storage
The OPTIMUS platform is an AI powered tool that models the physical reality and financial complexity of utility-scale battery energy storage systems. Unlike spreadsheet-based approaches, our platform integrates sub-hourly dispatch simulation, battery degradation tracking, and market-specific revenue modeling into a single workflow. This enables developers and investors to evaluate hundreds of configurations and market scenarios faster, with outputs that meet the rigor required by project finance lenders and investment committees.
Core modules include the Configuration Optimizer (for MW/MWh sizing and chemistry selection), Dispatch Simulation (for revenue stacking and co-optimization across energy and ancillary services), Market Revenue Modeling (including dispatch local rules), Financial Performance Model (for IRR, NPV, and sensitivity analysis), and Risk & Bankability Analysis (for lender-ready outputs). Each module is designed to work together, ensuring consistency from configuration through to financial projections.
Explore each module below to understand its capabilities and how it fits into the OPTIMUS workflow.
OPTIMUS Differentiation
OPTIMUS fills a critical gap between market analytics platforms and operational dispatch software. While many tools focus on market data or real-time operations, OPTIMUS focuses on project development and financial due diligence.
The platform enables developers and investors to determine:
- optimal MW / MWh configuration
- optimal battery duration
- optimal revenue stacking strategy
- expected financial performance (IRR / NPV)
Unlike most platforms that operate after the asset is built, OPTIMUS supports decision-making before investment. This is particularly important for:
- project developers
- infrastructure investors
- project finance lenders
- technical due diligence advisors
Key Differentiators of OPTIMUS
1Hybrid System Optimization
OPTIMUS can optimize hybrid energy systems, including:
- Solar PV + BESS
- Standalone BESS
- Multi-revenue battery systems
The platform evaluates the optimal combination of generation capacity and storage duration.
2Country-Specific Dispatch Rules
Electricity markets operate under different dispatch and revenue structures. OPTIMUS incorporates local electricity market rules, including:
- ancillary services markets
- capacity payments
- grid tariffs
- curtailment rules
- market participation constraints
This allows the platform to simulate realistic project performance in different markets.
3Sub-Hourly Dispatch Simulation
OPTIMUS models battery operation using high-resolution time series data, including:
- hourly or sub-hourly price signals
- battery degradation
- round-trip efficiency
- state-of-charge constraints
This enables accurate modelling of revenue stacking strategies.
4Bankable Financial Outputs
Outputs generated by the platform are designed for investment committees and project finance lenders. Financial outputs include:
- IRR projections
- NPV calculations
- revenue stack breakdown
- sensitivity analysis
- risk scenarios
This allows the results to be used in project finance models, investment memoranda, and technical due diligence reports.
5Rapid Scenario Analysis
The platform can simulate hundreds of project configurations, allowing developers to test:
- different battery durations (2h, 4h, 6h, 8h, etc.)
- different power ratings (MW)
- different revenue stacking strategies
Explore the Modules
Configuration Optimizer
Determine the optimal MW capacity, battery duration, and augmentation strategy for your utility-scale energy storage project.
Dispatch Simulation Engine
Leverage our high-fidelity dispatch simulation engine to model complex BESS operational constraints, cell degradation, and co-optimized market strategies.
Market Revenue Simulator
Model complex wholesale market revenues for battery storage. Forecast energy arbitrage, ancillary services, and capacity market revenues with nodal LMP precision.
Financial Performance Model
Leverage the OPTIMUS Financial Performance Model to accurately forecast BESS revenue stacking, IRR, NPV, and operational degradation for utility-scale storage.
Risk and Bankability Analysis
De-risk BESS investments with OPTIMUS Risk and Bankability Analysis. Quantify technological, market, and operational uncertainties to secure project financing.
Locational Intelligence
Leverage the OPTIMUS Locational Intelligence module to identify high-yield BESS nodes, mitigate congestion risk, and optimize asset siting for energy storage.
Technology and Cost Model
Utilize the OPTIMUS Technology and Cost Model to accurately forecast CAPEX, OPEX, degradation curves, and lifecycle economics for utility-scale BESS.