For solar developers, selecting the right land and mitigating risks are critical to creating optimal sites. Prism streamlines site prospecting by automating processes, enhancing project risk assessment, identifying suitable land, and maximising grid connection opportunities.
Enverus says that solar developers who use the RatedPower software can now site and design PV plants in minutes with Prism. They can also assess project risks up to a year earlier and identify suitable land in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods. The platform also apparently helps reduce the time required for battery project approvals by 500 days, significantly improving the chances of securing grid connections and accelerating project timelines.
“With Enverus Prism, we quickly filter opportunities and gain a holistic view of viable projects” said Shazim Chhapra, Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer at Hodson Energy. “Enverus RatedPower automates our design process, turning weeks into minutes. Our goal is to enhance the user experience by providing access to the tools needed to optimize PV and BESS projects from siting to detailed engineering. With Prism Europe, we take a significant step toward delivering a holistic solution for the European market, helping users save time, reduce costs, and leverage real-time data for accurate, actionable results.”
Some other features of Prism include:
Exhaustive GIS data layers to help navigation of land parcels when identifying potential leasing or purchasing opportunities that align with project goals. Existing and planned substations, transmission lines, and power plants can be tracked to assess competition, identify interconnection options and uncover new areas for development.
Fast-track land suitability analysis to evaluate buildability on a large scale with customisable suitability analysis that factors in project-specific requirements. Ideal parcels for solar development can be pinpointed, layouts can be optimised for efficiency and the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) can be strategically reduced by up to 5 percent for more profitable and sustainable projects.
Easy layer transfer that utilises the ‘Fusion’ functionality to upload shapefile layers and integrate proprietary data directly into Prism. Custom data can be combined with existing layers for a comprehensive, tailored analysis. Workflows can be enhanced, project specifics can be incorporated and deeper insights can be unlocked for more informed decision-making.
Seamless siting to design experience for holistic project optimisation. Real-time estimates of energy yield, LCOE, and key site metrics. Ability to transition seamlessly between development and design teams to complete layouts and energy yield 90 percent faster, and access detailed design documentation for a fully optimised plant.
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