Optimize Hydro Cascades Operation
Company
An energy company operating hydro cascade power plants in Scandinavia, Europe.
Challenge
Optimize operation planning for a set of interconnected hydro plants with several reservoirs under supply uncertainty, operational requirements, and price volatility.
SATURN
- Implemented advanced modeling of a network of interconnected hydro plants and storage reservoirs.
- Enabled the development of improved operating plans that offer effective water utilization and increased margins.
- Streamlined and integrated data setup, simulation, reporting, data visualization, workflows, and documentation.
Impact
- Improved operation planning and increased margins by over 10%.
- Eliminated reporting bottlenecks, saved staff time, and integrated workflows.
- Empowered advanced more detailed modeling and reduced simulation times.