IHI Energy Storage software

At the core of IHI’s offering is the proprietary software suite, ESWare. ESWare is an end-to-end energy storage software that enables customers to maximize the value of their energy storage systems.

With robust and efficient non-linear programing, ES/Analyzer develops the best energy storage dispatch simulation available given your project parameters. Using historical data and advanced metrics, ES/Analyzer provides you with summary report and pro-forma including optimal sizing (MW, MWh) to maximize the return and other key details to build your energy storage project. The unique parametric analysis function enables you to compare the financials of different sizing options to select the energy storage system that most effectively meets your needs.

Building on ES/Analyzer’s functionality, ES/Optimizer derives the optimal operation schedule for an energy storage system under real-time control – while using the same optimization framework and algorithm as ES/Analyzer. ES/Optimizer also leverages a neural network to forecast load, evaluate the forecast alongside real-time data, and uses this information to guide the dispatch operation of the energy storage system. With this advanced forecasting technique and the end-to-end algorithm structure, the ESWare suite keeps simulation and operation closely linked and accurately schedules the operation of the energy storage system.

ES/Forecaster is designed to enable customers to reduce their Ontario Global Adjustment charge, a system peak related charge tied to energy usage during the five peak hours annually. The software provides peak prediction services to help accurately determine when these peak hours occur, and enables users to react swiftly and effectively. With day-ahead forecasts, real-time alerts, and an online web portal with up-to-date forecasts and insight into peak probability, ES/Forecaster is a highly effective tool to reduce Global Adjustment charges – both for customers leveraging energy storage assets and those utilizing demand response to lower their charges.

The final piece in the ESWare suite is a site control platform that connects ES/Optimizer with the energy storage system. ES/Pilot operates the energy storage system autonomously through the connection with batteries and power conversion systems, based on the information provided by ES/Optimizer.