Plan Your Energy System With Q-System

Better decisions. Less time. Higher profitability.

Fast simulation
Revenue optimization
Risk analysis

How It Works

1

Define Your System

Model assets, constraints and assumptions in a structured digital twin.

2

Optimize

Run optimization to determine the optimal configuration and dispatch strategy.

3

Maximize Revenue

Select the most profitable strategy while minimizing operational and market risk.


Use Cases

Use cases include:

Utility-scale renewable energy with co-located energy storage
Standalone energy storage
Industrial and commercial solar-battery systems
Hydrogen generation
Industrial microgrids
Combined heat and power (CHP)

See Q-System in Action


Our Tool

Our tool Q-System is tailored to the specific optimization tasks in the energy sector to determine proposals for the optimal design and operation of energy systems. Key components include:

Simulation

Create a digital twin of your existing or planned energy system and simulate alternative design, operation, and trading strategies.

Design

Find the optimal design for your components and the optimal operating strategy, even for complex multi-use applications.

REST API

Integrate Q-System into your existing energy management or asset trading solutions through open and customizable interfaces.


Your Options

Our Software Q-System is a comprehensive energy system modeling tool designed to simulate a wide range of energy system configurations and technologies. Whether you're dealing with on-grid, off-grid, front-of-meter or behind-the-meter scenarios, Q-System has the flexibility to handle diverse energy system topologies. It supports various technologies such as wind, solar (PV), hydro, conventional generators, combined heat and power (CHP), heat pumps, thermal storage, and battery storage.

Revenue & Markets

Simulation of Income from Renewable Assets

  • Simulate income from renewable assets
  • Model complex systems and supply restrictions
  • Include off-grid and conventional plant combinations
  • Integrate custom time series data

Battery Revenue Simulation and Revenue Stacking

  • Simulate trading desk operations for storage
  • Model multi-use storage scenarios
  • Day-ahead and intraday markets
  • FCR, aFRR and mFRR participation
  • Behind-the-meter use cases (peak-shaving, tariff arbitrage)
Sizing & Configuration

Flexible Battery Configuration Simulation

  • Compare different battery configurations
  • Vary power and energy specifications
  • Analyze duration and optimal sizing
  • Account for grid restrictions

Accurate Modeling and Parameterization

  • Model physical parameters of assets
  • Ensure correct interaction behavior
  • Define default parameter sets
  • Create reusable component templates
Risk & Curtailment

Risk Assessment

  • Analyze impact of prices, costs and interest rates
  • Run multiple scenarios in one simulation
  • Quantify variability with sensitivity analysis
  • Support robust investment decisions

Curtailment Simulation

  • Model renewable curtailment to the grid
  • Simulate charging from curtailed energy
  • Include losses and cost implications
  • Evaluate additional revenue potential
Dispatch, UI & Future Readiness

Optimized System Dispatch

  • Use Dynamic and Linear programming-based optimizations
  • Consider prices, SoC and market conditions
  • Determine optimal scheduling and utilization
  • Maximize revenue under constraints

UI and Future Readiness

  • Transparent overview of configuration parameters
  • Automated completeness and consistency checks
  • Clear reporting of analysis results
  • Hydrogen electrolyzer module and future technologies

A Software Product By

Qantic