Planning and operating energy systems efficiently with
models, data and tools
The energy system of the future
The expansion of renewable energy is a key pillar of international climate policy. Integrating renewable generation into existing supply structures is a major challenge, as the overall complexity of energy systems is increasing rapidly.
The inherent fluctuations of wind and solar power must be compensated through flexible control of other generators and consumers as well as through the targeted use of storage technologies. In addition to technical adaptations, new methods are required to better plan and operate energy systems.
This is where our tools and customised solutions come into play:
We support you with tailored solutions
Our customised solutions create transparency and enable informed decisions for shaping intelligent climate protection. We support you in the following areas:
Energy data
We provide transparency in complex energy data and prepare it for use in customised tools for internal and external publication in web-based applications.
Models
Based on many years of experience in energy system modelling, we support you in the design and implementation of sophisticated applications for planning and operation.
Consulting
We provide comprehensive consulting on energy data and energy system modelling and support you in strategy and implementation projects.
Planning energy systems with Q-System
Our software product Q-System ( q-system.qantic.com ) enables the modelling and evaluation of complex energy systems.
The physical characteristics of the applied technologies are represented in detail, including wind turbines, photovoltaic systems, battery storage, conventional generators and CHP units.
The optimisation algorithm determines the best possible operating points of all components in order to control the energy system while taking specific technical and economic constraints into account.
In particular, the use of storage systems, conventional generators and other flexibility options is coordinated. This allows a higher share of renewable energy to be utilised, improves system efficiency and reduces wear and maintenance requirements.
Q-System also provides the necessary reserves to compensate for grid fluctuations and unplanned component outages in a cost-optimal manner.
Taking all project-specific requirements into account, Q-System identifies the optimal energy system configuration from a wide range of alternatives and determines optimal component sizing. The software is therefore particularly well suited for the planning of microgrids, decentralised generation solutions and self-supply concepts for industrial and commercial applications.
In addition, Q-System is ideally suited for planning large-scale battery storage systems in stand-alone or hybrid configurations and enables detailed modelling of complex multi-market optimisations. Due to its adaptability to regulatory specifics, Q-System can be used internationally.
Q-System supports you with the following features:
- Detailed techno-economic models for a wide range of generation and storage technologies
- Detailed multi-market optimisation (day-ahead, intraday, ancillary services)
- Extensive parameterisation options for system components
- High-resolution dynamic simulation of system and component behaviour
- Detailed representation of reserve requirements, stochastic fluctuations and component outages
- Determination of optimal system layouts and component sizing