Generators
For operators of power generation assets of all scales, technologies, and commercial structures
 
 
 
Multi-unit power stations
Co-located dispatchable units with shared fuel sources and financial structures.
Make optimal operational decisions with VOLT Live
  • What is the trigger price of peaking assets?
  • How long should peaking assets run to maximise gross margin?
  • How should units be bid into pool and reserve markets?
  • How should units with different heat rates coordinate to minimise fuel use?
  • What is a fair price for spot gas?
  • When should fuel sources change?
Make optimal strategic decisions with VOLT Planning
  • What is the value of re-powering existing assets?
  • What is the impact of acquiring new assets on margin and dispatch of existing assets?
  • What is the value of alternative fuel sources?
  • What is the impact of hedging on dispatch?
  • What is the impact of my dispatch on wholesale market prices?
 
Multi-station portfolios
Geographically separated power stations with shared commercial structures.
Make optimal operational decisions with VOLT Live
  • How do restrictions such as fuel supply or market rules impact dispatch?
  • How should stations coordinate to meet a common traded position?
  • How should scheduled assets react to wind and solar assets in the portfolio?
Make optimal strategic decisions with VOLT Planning
  • Is there value in coordinating the dispatch of separate stations?
  • Should they be treated as separate portfolios?
  • What is the impact of my dispatch on wholesale market prices?
 
 
 
Semi-scheduled units and microgrids
Solar and wind farms operating in a wholesale market or decentralised grid.
Make optimal operational decisions with VOLT Live
  • When should semi-scheduled assets be ramped down to avoid low prices?
  • When should batteries charge and discharge to maximise revenue?
Make optimal strategic decisions with VOLT Planning
  • What is the value in adding storage to the network?
  • What are optimal dispatch patterns over long time frames?
  • What is the impact of my dispatch on wholesale market prices?
  • How will changes in asset characteristics impact gross margin?
 
 

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