About
RatedPower is an end-to-end solar and storage project development platform built for utility-scale renewable energy professionals. From early-stage site prospecting to detailed engineering, the platform covers the full PV project lifecycle in a single integrated environment. Users can rapidly analyze potential sites to maximize grid connection likelihood, run feasibility studies and basic engineering in a fraction of traditional time, and produce fully detailed designs—including 3D layouts, energy yield estimates, cost data, and substation engineering—ready for off-takers and financiers. The platform's automated layout engine generates optimized configurations over 160 times faster than manual CAD-based methods, dramatically increasing the number of projects a team can evaluate and develop. Key modules include a PV site analysis tool, solar planning and design software, a 3D layout editor, BESS (battery energy storage system) design, solar irradiance modeling, earthwork estimating, and solar proposal generation. RatedPower serves utility-scale developers, independent power producers (IPPs), EPC contractors, engineering firms, and banking and finance teams conducting technical due diligence. By centralizing data and automating repetitive engineering tasks, teams can double portfolio throughput, reduce human error, lower LCOE, and ultimately increase asset profitability by up to 20%. As part of the Enverus energy intelligence ecosystem, RatedPower integrates seamlessly into broader energy data workflows.
Key Features
- Automated Layout Generation: Creates optimized PV plant layouts more than 160x faster than manual methods, allowing teams to evaluate far more project configurations in less time.
- Full Project Lifecycle Coverage: Supports every stage from site prospecting and feasibility studies through basic and detailed engineering, all within a single integrated platform.
- 3D Energy Yield & Design Modeling: Provides real-time 3D layout editing alongside simplified and detailed energy yield estimates, cost data, and irradiance analysis.
- BESS & Hybrid Project Design: Extends beyond pure solar to support battery energy storage system (BESS) and hybrid plant design, enabling co-located storage and grid-scale optimization.
- Bankable Engineering Deliverables: Generates off-taker-ready and finance-grade project documentation including substation engineering, earthwork estimates, and solar proposals.
Use Cases
- A utility-scale solar developer uses RatedPower to screen dozens of potential sites in hours, identifying the locations most likely to achieve grid connection and maximize returns.
- An EPC contractor runs automated feasibility studies and preliminary engineering designs for multiple client projects simultaneously, compressing pre-construction timelines by over 90%.
- An engineering firm uses the 3D layout editor and energy yield modeling tools to produce detailed, bankable engineering packages ready for submission to off-takers and project financiers.
- A renewable energy investment bank uses RatedPower to independently verify energy yield estimates and technical risk parameters during due diligence on solar asset acquisitions.
- An IPP iterates through hundreds of layout configurations for a hybrid solar-plus-storage project to identify the optimal design that minimizes LCOE and maximizes long-term asset revenue.
Pros
- Massive Time Savings: Automating design and engineering tasks cuts workflow time by over 90%, enabling teams to scale their project pipeline without proportional headcount growth.
- Integrated End-to-End Platform: Covers the entire project development lifecycle—from site analysis to detailed engineering—eliminating the need for multiple disconnected tools.
- Proven Financial Impact: Documented outcomes include 5% LCOE reduction and 20% improvement in asset profitability, providing a compelling ROI for solar developers and EPCs.
- Enverus Ecosystem Integration: As part of Enverus, users gain access to broader energy intelligence data, strengthening site selection and investment-grade analysis.
Cons
- Specialized Use Case: Purpose-built exclusively for utility-scale solar and storage—not suitable for residential, commercial rooftop, or non-renewable energy applications.
- Enterprise Pricing: Targeted at professional developers, EPCs, and finance teams; pricing is not publicly listed and likely requires a sales conversation, making it less accessible for smaller teams.
- Learning Curve for Advanced Features: The breadth of modules—from BESS design to substation engineering—may require onboarding time to fully leverage the platform's capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of projects can RatedPower design?
RatedPower supports utility-scale solar PV plants, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid projects that combine solar generation with storage. It is not designed for residential or small commercial installations.
How much time can RatedPower save compared to traditional engineering workflows?
RatedPower claims to reduce design and engineering time by more than 90% and generate PV layouts over 160x faster than manual CAD-based methods.
Who is RatedPower built for?
The platform is designed for utility-scale solar developers, IPPs, EPC contractors, engineering firms, and banking and finance teams conducting technical due diligence on renewable energy projects.
What is LCOE and how does RatedPower reduce it?
LCOE stands for Levelized Cost of Energy—the lifetime cost of generating electricity divided by total energy produced. RatedPower helps reduce LCOE by 5% through optimized layout configurations, accurate energy yield modeling, and data-driven design decisions that minimize waste and inefficiency.
Is RatedPower part of a larger platform?
Yes. RatedPower is part of Enverus, an energy intelligence company. This integration gives users access to broader energy data and analytics capabilities alongside RatedPower's solar design tools.
