The Ascend Analytics Product Suite captures the new dynamics of electricity markets. Ascend Software integrates weather variability as a key predictor in modeling renewables, load and price to provide robust and insightful risk-based portfolio management and optimized resource plans. Ascend transforms thought leadership into software with actionable intelligence for the next hour to the next 30 years.

Software products for a competitive edge

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BatterySIMM™
SmartBidder™

SHORT TERM
5 MINUTES TO 5 DAYS

BatterySIMM™
VAL

LONG TERM
1 MONTH TO 20 YEARS

CurveDeveloper™
PRICE CURVE GENERATION

MARKET / FORECAST
5 MINUTES TO 30 YEARS

PowerSIMM™
‍OPS

Balance Generation &
Bid Optimization

SHORT TERM
1 HOUR TO 1 WEEK

PowerSIMM™
Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Management &
Risk Analysis

INTERMEDIATE TERM
1 MONTH TO 5 YEARS

PowerSIMM™
Planner

Balance Generation &
Bid Optimization

LONG TERM
5 TO 30 YEARS

Renewable integration creates opportunity for better models, and better decisions

Distinguishing the Ascend Software Suite from the Competition

Specialized PowerSIMM™ Modules

PowerFLEX™

Flexible Resource Analysis

Determines impact of wind and solar on flexible resource requirements
Calculates flexible resource requirements to maintain CPS2 and RBC as a function of renewables
Assess the impact of spatial diversity on flexibility requirements
Provides strong visuals of system conditions
Supports determination of integration resources and costs
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Resource Adequacy

Resource Adequacy
Analysis

Calculates resource adequacy: loss of load probability (LOLP), MW Short, unserved energy, and required reserve margin
Determines impact of extreme weather on resource adequacy and renewable capacity credit
Account for joint relationship of weather on load and renewable generation
Detailed simulation of thermal generation outages

ContractManager™

Enhanced Deal & Counterparty Management

Management of counter party agreements and deal details
Contract management approval and tracking
Notification of key deal dates and credit limits
Capture master agreement details and netting rules
Manage counter party exposure and collateral requirements

Hydro Manager

Maximize Economic Value
with Physical Operations

Continuously optimize profit maximizing strategies for generation and load
Optimize ISO bidding for day-ahead and real-time markets
Integrate predictive analytics with optimization
Manage forecast error, market exposure and gas nominations
Determine short-term strategies and track profitability

Software Applications

Portfolio
Analysis

Asset
Valuation

Hedge Optimization

Planning & Budgeting

Capacity
Expansion

Risk & Scenario
Analysis

The Ascend Advantage

Ready Analytics
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"Ready to Roll" analytics and preconfigured models for any power market and PNode.

Insights & Market Reports

Anticipate and plan for the impact of changing market dynamics on portfolio management.

Electric Grid Modeling and Resource Planning Modeling Software

Expertise
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Ascend expertise ranges from basic application support to enhancing decision analysis with risk to expert testimony.

Electric Resource Planning, Battery storage optimization & Renewable Energy Risk Management Software & Consulting

Better Models. Better Decisions.

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