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Simulation

Simplify your journey to decarbonization

Utilize our advanced simulation capabilities to craft an energy strategy that meets both your financial and sustainability goals.

Planning your energy transition can be daunting. Our proprietary Buildings as a Grid Simulator empowers you to make informed decisions and invest in electrical infrastructure that aligns with your goals for energy efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability, all within budget.

Our tool helps design an approach that fits the unique usage patterns of your site.   We calculate the optimal investment and technology upgrades while also determining the financial outcomes, enabling you to make effective data-driven decisions.

By evaluating energy load profiles, grid connection potential, local renewable energy sources, and energy storage options, our simulation enables stakeholders—including investors, operators, occupants, and facility managers—to maximize their building's potential.

Using the Simulator we will establish: 

  • Energy cost savings
  • Carbon emission savings 
  • Solar array potential
  • Optimal energy storage capacity
  • Ideal EV charging infrastructure
  • Upfront costs
  • Payback period
  • Financing options 

Simulation output in detail

EV charging

The tool can generate a random profile of arriving cars using the simulator algorithm or set a specific profile and adjust the number of EV visits. It includes an EVCI tab that details the number and type of chargers of different capacities.

EV charging

PV and energy storage

For users considering energy storage or needing extra capacity, the tool visualizes energy consumed, stored, supplied, or generated by solar panels. It can be adjusted for future growth or site expansion that increases energy demand, such as EV charging installations..

PV and energy storage

Financial analysis 

The tool calculates total CAPEX and OPEX by adding hardware costs in local currency and their expected lifetimes. It also considers leasing options and indicates when the initial investment can be recouped, with details on cash flow and energy cost projections.

Financial analysis

Sustainability

The Simulator shows the percentage of self-sufficiency, projected carbon emissions savings, and the amount of energy that could be covered by peak shaving. Inputs can be changed at any point, allowing for the perfect combination within the budget.

Sustainability

Leasing

We understand that investing in your transition is a significant decision. While some may prefer to pay upfront, others might want to spread the cost over time. The Simulator considers leasing to help reduce upfront costs and distribute the investment over time. In partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, Eaton provides tailored leasing solutions to help businesses accelerate their energy transition plans whilst preserving cashflow.

Product lifecycle services

EV charging

We provide comprehensive EV charger services, including installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Our service level agreements maximize uptime, and we offer warranty extensions and spare parts support to ensure reliability.

Energy storage

Our service plans are adaptable to various needs, ensuring optimal use of your battery energy storage, whether you're a facilities manager, operations manager, fleet manager, or service engineer. We'll tailor the perfect service contract for you.