Energy Exemplar Announces PLEXOS® 11 – Transforming Energy Planning

Energy Exemplar has announced the release of PLEXOS® 11, the latest version of our energy modeling and simulation software. Designed to meet the challenges of today’s complex energy landscape, PLEXOS 11 delivers smarter and practical solutions for planning with confidence, optimizing operations, and navigating sustainability goals.

The energy industry’s challenges require smarter solutions

The energy industry is evolving rapidly. Grids are more complex, regulations are tighter, and the need for efficiency and clean energy is greater than ever. That’s why PLEXOS 11 focuses on the solutions you need to tackle these challenges head-on.

Here’s how it helps:

• Stronger grid stability: Advanced features for transmission planning, like contingencies, islanding, and filtering, improve grid reliability and reduce risks.
• Smarter network operations: Enhanced nodal modeling and congestion management allow real-time constraint identification, helping you cut costs and get more out of your infrastructure.
• Future-ready capacity planning: Multi-dimensional ELCC curves and seasonal reserve capacity modeling makes long-term planning more robust and flexible.
• Simplified emissions tracking: Virtual emissions tracking supports compliance and sustainability initiatives, keeping you ahead of evolving regulations.
• Improved LNG logistics: Real-world port and transportation constraints are now part of the modeling, streamlining logistics and boosting responsiveness to market changes.
• Weather-responsive planning: Enhanced weather integration helps your energy systems adapt to real-world conditions for greater reliability.
  
  

PLEXOS 11 delivers precision and usability improvements

Every feature in PLEXOS 11 was designed with a purpose: to help you get more accurate insights, improve workflows, and address your biggest energy planning challenges.

Here’s what’s new:

• Expansion economies: Simulate economies of scale for generators, batteries, and facilities.
• Seasonal reserve capacity: Account for seasonal peak loads in expansion planning.
• Battery station management: Aggregate batteries for streamlined performance.
• Gas transport harboring: Add LNG port constraints for better logistics modeling.
• Default scenario settings: Simplify scenario creation with preselected configurations.
  
  

PLEXOS 11 introduces tailored solutions for modern energy systems

PLEXOS 11 delivers advanced modeling capabilities to help you stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry:

• Hydrogen modeling: Transition from basic support to comprehensive value chain modeling, equipping you for the future of clean energy.
• Grid analysis: Faster congestion analysis improves grid stability and efficiency.
• Distribution modeling: Integrate macro-scale transmission with distribution-level insights for a more holistic approach to system optimization.
• Resource adequacy: Advanced features like multi-dimensional ELCC curves ensure reliable, accurate capacity planning.
• Performance enhancements: A faster computation engine saves time and boosts productivity for complex projects.
  
  

PLEXOS 11 makes it easier to achieve better outcomes

PLEXOS 11 continues to build on its proven capabilities, adding features that simplify compliance, enhance operational efficiency, and optimize resource use:

• Network optimization: Improved congestion and constraint modeling enhances grid stability.
• Supply chain efficiency: New delivery system algorithms improve network utilization by 30%, making logistics smoother.
• Weather integration: Expanded features help incorporate real-world weather conditions into your planning, reducing risks and increasing reliability.
• Compliance modeling: Broader regulatory support simplifies cross-jurisdiction compliance, making it easier to meet evolving standards.
  
  

Get started with PLEXOS 11

PLEXOS 11 is now available in the customer portal for existing customers.

Not a customer yet? Explore how PLEXOS 11’s advanced solutions can transform your energy planning. Talk to an expert to learn more about its capabilities and how it can support your goals.