Delivering peak performance to your hybrid renewable energy project

Investing in hybrid renewable energy projects is a forward-thinking decision that promises substantial returns and sustainable energy solutions. Among the myriad of options available, finding the optimum system configuration is paramount. By leveraging advanced modeling tools and expert insights, investors can identify the best configuration that aligns with their goals and maximizes the project’s success.

AHEAD offers a powerful combination of

software automation and years of experience assure venturing the full benefit to your hybrid project

Our automated optimization assures the ideal concept for any configuration of your renewable energy solution. Dornier Suntrace’ financial and technical experts take over simulation and analysis to ensure the full benefit to your hybrid project conceptualization. Our software supports integration with industry-standard platforms (for example PVSyst).

1. We maximize the profitability of your project

Optimization engine and integrated cash flow-based financial model find the best configuration based on your financial data (i.e. LCoE, IRR, NPV, ROI)

2. We are able to include as many different energy systems as you like

Real time software simulation and execution for grid-connected and off-grid hybrid systems (i.e. wind, solar, battery, water power, biomass, hydrogen)

3. We ensure the optimum combination and size of the individual energy system components

Customized energy solutions that guarantee maximum efficiency through precise simulations and optimal system dimensioning

4. We Visualize it before you decide

Comprehensive visualization and analysis of any number and configuration of renewable energy and storage components, ensuring that all deliverables are perfectly aligned with your strategic performance metrics.

5. We provide independent consultation

We offer holistic and technology-agnostic advisory services to ensure your project's success from every angle.

6. We meticulously plan every detail of your project

AHEAD software enables precise long-term forecasting with high-resolution timesteps down to 1 minute, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and insight.

AHEAD Grafik

In a multi-dimensional search space covering peak power and energy storage, AHEAD utilizes particle-swarm optimization to increase project success.

Across any mix of renewable energy- and storage technologies, our software focuses on maximizing key performance indicators such as net present value, internal rate of return. Simultaneously, it aims to minimize critical factors like levelized cost of energy, capital expenditure, amortization period, and grid stabilization components.

Use cases

The AHEAD simulation tool enables detailed planning, analysis, and configuration of energy technologies in any combination – ensuring maximum flexibility and system efficiency.

Selected use cases illustrate the versatile capabilities of the tool:

Decarbonization of Mining Industry

Implementation of renewable energy and storage solutions in mining operations

Empowering Communities with Hybrid Solutions

Supporting the transition towards renewable energy and thermal storage integration at community level

Hydropower Hybridization

Utilze the power of hydropower hybridization energy storage in your renewable energy project and optimize operations

C&I Customers

Venture the optimal renewable energy solution for your project

Energy Storage Solutions

Optimizing storage solutions from BESS to thermal storage

Airport Decarbonisation

Implementation of renewable energy and storage solutions in aviation
Rajat Sharma

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