What We Do
Energy Alignment Process
Initial Go or No-Go Decision Point
The foundation of any power system project is an initial Energy Alignment Process. This plan considers the power needs of the client, the existing and surrounding power equipment, and what additional power equipment should be added to produce an optimal power solution for the target location. A base-case digital twin model of the projected power system is built on the computer, using power modeling software. This model is then run against a variety of operational scenarios to evaluate multiple configurations of equipment—traditional and renewable generation, energy storage, demand response, and energy efficiency options. Each scenario considers a variety of parameters that could impact the performance and cost of the power system. The scenarios are then ranked in order of preference by our power engineers to facilitate the client’s final selection of the pro forma, optimal power system (microgrid) configuration.
Feasibility Study
In-Depth Go or No-Go Decision Point, Design is Ready to Build
The next step in the Gateway Power process is an in-depth feasibility study of the proposed power system. This study thoroughly examines all operational and financial factors to predict the true feasibility of the project. By incorporating client-supplied data, through state-of-the-art Software at the Edge, our power engineers consider multiple factors to “right size” the power system. These factors may include best blend of least-cost generation options, interconnection with the local utility, performance under emergency conditions, anticipated growth of demand, and ability to sell excess power into the surrounding energy markets. This study results in a clear, comprehensive view of the economic and operational details of the proposed power system.
Software at the Edge
Your Site-Specific Information Incorporated into the Model
What makes the Gateway Digital Twin power modeling process so effective is our ability to incorporate pertinent information from the client, in any format, directly into our system modeling process. This data includes items unique to a client’s site, such as: weather patterns, electric one-line diagrams, purchase power agreements, power demand, etc. This data allows us to simultaneously run scenarios of both the power model and the financial model in order to optimize system performance and overall project economics. This software ties the digital twin power model and the economic model to the client’s daily operations, once the system is fully commissioned. Software at the Edge is the ultimate power system customization tool.
Digital Twin Power Model
Model-Building Design Tool
Complex power systems require modeling to ensure optimization. Best in class software is used by our engineers to create a base-line digital twin power model on the computer during the initial Energy Alignment Process and to refine this model during the Feasibility Study. Engineers create the power model (technically called a one-line diagram) using a virtual “warehouse” of power system equipment from a wide variety of vendors. This digital twin model is then further perfected through scenario analysis, using the client-supplied, site-specific data gathered with the Software at the Edge software and the Microgrid Power Management System. Scenario analysis allows our engineers to run the model through multiple critical situations to see how it will perform and to derive the optimal equipment configuration to achieve the client’s overall performance and economic goals.
Our Advanced Power Analysis Abilities
Major Power Studies
Power Flow (AC/DC)
Short Circuit (AC/DC)
Protection Device Coordination
Arc Flash (AC/DC)
Cable Ampacity
Transmission Line Parameters
Feasibility Studies
On-site Distributed Generation & grid Interconnection
Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Microgrid Implementation
Electrical Reliability Improvement
Voltage Sag Solution
Damping of Electrical Voltage and Power Transient
Advanced Power Studies
Transient Stability
Harmonic Analysis
Ground Grid Design
Motor Starting
Voltage Stability
Unbalanced Power Flow
Economic Analysis
Energy storage sizing
Photo voltaic sizing
Cost comparison/optimization
Electric rate (tariff) analysis
Risk mitigation
Optimization Analysis
Power System Optimization
Reliability Assessment