Integrated resource planning

Achieve multiple objectives under uncertainty.

We at PTI Consulting use a structured 5-step process that achieves multiple client objectives while quantifying the potential impacts of a highly uncertain energy future.

By starting with well-defined client objectives and quantifiable metrics, Siemens PTI uses simulation modeling and other techniques to test a set of candidate portfolios over a forecast horizon of typically 20 years. The end result of the process is a Balanced Scorecard showing a transparent future roadmap of resource choices for clients, stakeholders and regulators.

End-to-end energy master plan

Optimize energy infrastructure development.

To move toward a more sustainable and resilient energy system, an integrated energy strategy is indispensable.

PTI Consulting supports you in developing a detailed energy transition roadmap based on overall energy system objectives (e.g., decarbonization targets) and constraints (e.g., locational, technological, regulatory). AI-based simulations help evaluate the optimal energy mix and configuration of generation, storage and energy conversion technologies.

The close alignment of capacity expansion and grid reinforcement needs across voltage levels and energy carriers unlocks significant cost savings and optimized system performance.

Risk analysis

Handle uncertainties and risks in planning.

Energy planning must control for rapid change and uncertainties such as customer demand, regulations, commodity pricing and technology developments.

Our structured scenario and best-in-class stochastic simulation modeling meets the requirements of successful planning under uncertainty:

• Key uncertainties are defined and understood by clients and decision makers
• Analyses are designed to control for the secondary and tertiary impacts of uncertainty on the energy system
• Your outputs are designed to be readily understood by decision makers

Adaptive investment planning

Determine robust and flexible infrastructure expansion plans

Infrastructure investment decisions have long-term effects. And while these can only be fully judged in hindsight, they must be made today. Adaptive investment planning seeks to define investment plans that are robust, while integrating options for flexibility in their design to accommodate future changes in relevant factors, such as demand, supply, and infrastructure. Undesired lock-in effects and "points of no return" are highlighted and can be either avoided or deliberately agreed on.

Continuous monitoring and analysis enable the resulting plans to be steered in the right direction.

Zero-emissions electric grid in New York by 2040

Customer: New York Department of Public Service (DPS) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) | State of New York, USA

• Siemens used an innovative procedure for a planning study for the NY grid to achieve zero-emission electricity system target by 2040, with an interim target of 70% renewable generation by 2030.
• In our procedure generation capacity expansion planning is closely coordinated with the development of the bulk transmission.
• We provided insights on a reliable and cost-efficient system by assessment of scenarios and the associated investments, that our clients could use to formulate courses for action.