Our approach

From measured data to a clear energy decision.

SynergyFlex uses a common time base to analyse the initial state, simulate different solutions and compare their energy and economic effects.

SIMULATION EXAMPLE — VALUES AND RESULTS DEPEND ON EACH PROJECT.

01 Analyse

Understand the starting point

Every analysis begins with measured data. The consumption profile shows when electricity is used and provides a common reference for every scenario.

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Building electricity consumption over time in the initial state. — The building’s consumption profile in the initial state.

02.1 Simulate and compare

Add solar PV tailored to the building

Solar PV production is simulated using the selected roof areas and compared with the actual consumption profile.

Time series of simulated solar PV production and building consumption. — Simulated solar PV production compared with the consumption profile.

02.2 Simulate and compare

Observe energy flows without storage

The first scenario shows how solar PV production is divided between direct consumption, export to the grid and demand that still has to be met by the grid.

Sankey diagram of energy flows with solar PV and without a battery. — Energy flows for the solar PV scenario without battery storage.

02.3 Simulate and compare

Size and simulate battery storage

The battery is then simulated using the solar PV surplus actually available and the building’s demand at each time step.

Solar PV and batteries: understand the economic mechanisms

Time series of consumption, solar PV production, battery charging and battery discharge. — Battery operation over time based on solar PV surplus and building demand.

02.4 Simulate and compare

Measure how the battery changes the energy flows

The new balance highlights the energy sent to the battery, the energy returned to the building and the resulting changes in exchanges with the grid.

Sankey diagram of energy flows with solar PV and battery storage. — Energy flows for the solar PV and battery scenario.

02.5 Simulate and compare

Test the effect of a dynamic tariff

SynergyFlex accounts for changes in the electricity price over time to compare different tariff models and assess their effect on costs and on the operation of flexible systems.

Example of a daily tariff profile: the electricity price varies by time of day, creating periods that are more or less favourable for consumption or storage.

03 Decide

Compare the economic results

Technical performance is complemented by an economic analysis of the scenarios. Investment, savings and their cumulative development help identify the solution best suited to the project’s objectives.

Comparison of the cumulative economic results of several energy scenarios. — Cumulative economic performance of the scenarios compared.

Initial state → Solar PV → PV flows → Battery → New energy flows → Dynamic tariff → Economic decision

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