About
Spirae WAVE® is a comprehensive Microgrid Lifecycle Management Platform and Control Software designed for energy professionals who need to harness the power of distributed energy resources (DERs). Built on over a decade of global microgrid deployment experience, WAVE supports every stage of a project: exploring predefined microgrid types, using the System Builder to match project needs, generating budgetary quotes, configuring and commissioning systems, and operating them in the field. The core Wave Microgrid Controller offers a rich feature set: a Dashboard for real-time operational status, an Alarms module that consolidates asset-level warnings, an Analytics engine that continuously calculates operational metrics, a Schedule and Dispatch tool for reserving and scheduling DER operations, and granular Monitor and Control capabilities for individual assets or system-wide functions. An Emulator module allows teams to test and validate configurations before live deployment. WAVE is purpose-built for facility energy managers seeking to minimize costs and carbon footprint, microgrid project developers and EPCs, solar-plus-storage contractors, DER manufacturers, and electric utilities. The platform supports grid-tied solar-plus-storage systems, off-grid microgrids, resilience applications, and complex hybrid power architectures—making it a versatile choice for organizations pursuing net-zero energy targets.
Key Features
- Microgrid System Builder: Browse a library of predefined DER assets and microgrid types, answer guided questions to select the best configuration, and receive engineer support to close any remaining gaps.
- Real-Time Dashboard & Alarms: Monitor system readings and asset status at a glance, with a consolidated Alarms module that surfaces warnings and alerts from all individual assets and system functions.
- Continuous Analytics Engine: Automatically calculates and stores operational metrics across configurable time intervals, enabling ongoing performance analysis and historical trend review.
- Schedule & Dispatch: Reserve capacity and schedule dispatch of DERs at the asset or system level, supporting time-of-use optimization, demand response, and energy market participation.
- Wave Emulator: Simulate a configured microgrid system to validate operations, test commands, and demonstrate system behavior before physical deployment.
Use Cases
- A facility energy manager uses WAVE to coordinate on-site solar, battery storage, and backup generation to minimize demand charges and reduce carbon footprint.
- A microgrid EPC firm uses WAVE's System Builder and emulator to design, quote, and validate a campus microgrid before physical commissioning.
- A solar-plus-storage installer deploys WAVE to monitor and remotely control commissioned systems across a portfolio of commercial sites.
- An electric utility leverages WAVE's analytics and dispatch features to manage distributed generation assets and participate in demand response programs.
- A DER manufacturer integrates their hardware into WAVE's library so contractors can include it in pre-configured microgrid designs for faster project delivery.
Pros
- Full Lifecycle Coverage: WAVE handles every project phase—from exploration and quoting through commissioning and long-term operations—reducing the need for disjointed third-party tools.
- Proven Enterprise Expertise: Backed by a decade of global microgrid deployments, Spirae provides engineering guidance and predefined configurations that accelerate project delivery.
- Flexible Architecture Support: Supports diverse microgrid topologies including grid-tied solar-plus-storage, off-grid, resilience, and hybrid power systems.
Cons
- Enterprise-Only Pricing: WAVE is a B2B enterprise platform with no self-serve or transparent pricing, making it inaccessible for smaller organizations or individual experimenters.
- Specialized Domain Focus: The platform is purpose-built for energy and microgrid professionals; teams without DER expertise may face a steep learning curve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spirae WAVE®?
WAVE® is Spirae's Microgrid Lifecycle Management Platform and Control Software. It guides energy projects from initial design and budgetary quoting through deployment, commissioning, and ongoing operations of distributed energy resources.
Who is WAVE designed for?
WAVE serves facility energy managers, microgrid project developers and EPCs, solar-plus-storage contractors and installers, DER manufacturers, and electric utilities—anyone involved in designing or operating distributed energy systems.
What types of microgrid systems does WAVE support?
WAVE supports a wide range of configurations including grid-tied solar-plus-storage systems, off-grid microgrids, resilience-focused systems, and complex hybrid power architectures.
Does WAVE include simulation capabilities?
Yes. The Wave Emulator approximates the behavior of a physical microgrid system, accepting commands from the Wave software and showing how DERs respond—ideal for testing and validation before live deployment.
How does WAVE handle energy cost optimization?
WAVE's Schedule and Dispatch module allows operators to optimize DER dispatch around time-of-use pricing, demand response events, and energy market participation opportunities to minimize electricity costs.
