Technology Domain Expertise

Codibly’s renewable energy practice is built on a foundation of deep technical expertise across the entire energy ecosystem. We help businesses transform their operations with tailored software development, seamless integrations, and cutting-edge technologies. Our capabilities span generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption—enabling efficiency, scalability, and sustainability in a competitive market.

By focusing on interoperability, regulatory compliance, and advanced analytics, we deliver future-proof solutions that address real-world challenges. Our team expertly navigates the complexities of energy systems, offering domain expertise that drives meaningful results.

 

Our Real-World Expertise

Proven Expertise in These Domains

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1. Energy Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Consumption

  • Energy trading integrations: We’ve built high-volume market connections (e.g., WIRE protocol), enabling automated scheduling, settlement, and distribution grid reliability.
  • Large data ingestion & analytics: Handling 30GB+ daily, ensuring real-time visibility across generation, distribution, and consumption points.
  • Flexible modernizations: Consolidating legacy systems with IoT and cloud solutions so utilities and producers can reduce overhead and scale to new markets.
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2. Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)

  • Multi-asset orchestration: We’ve delivered sub-second control engines and aggregator solutions, unifying solar, wind, and battery fleets under real-time VPP platforms.
  • Market participation & ROI: Integrated advanced scheduling, frequency response, and ancillary services to optimize returns on flexible DER portfolios.
  • Scalable MVP to enterprise rollout: Supported everything from initial prototype to robust, multi-region VPP expansions.
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3. Optimizers, Aggregators & Demand Response Platforms

  • End-to-end aggregator solutions: Handled multi-site load management, real-time dispatch, EV demand response, and advanced site scheduling.
  • Peak shaving & cost reductions: Deployed load-balancing and advanced DR algorithms, significantly cutting operational costs for commercial/industrial end-users.
  • Integration with DSOs & TSOs: Leveraged aggregator APIs to comply with national grid operator requirements, unlocking new DR revenue streams.
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4. SaaS Platforms in Renewable Energy

  • Multi-tenant data processing: We’ve turned manual processes into automated SaaS solutions (e.g., reliability, ESG reporting, or hydro benchmarking) that handle 10x data with zero manual overhead.
  • White-label & lead-generation: Created custom tools like solar calculators and sizing solutions with Salesforce integration, driving new revenue for providers.
  • Smart analytics & recommendation engines: Built advanced modeling to guide resource investment, forecasting, or scenario analysis for enterprise clients.
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5. SCADA / DERMS Platforms

  • Wind farm control & data services: Automated turbine registration, unified comm layers for different firmware versions, and real-time condition monitoring.
  • Microservices approach: Created adapter microservices bridging IoT platforms and enterprise buses (e.g., ESB integration), ensuring reliable two-way data flows.
  • SCADA+ enhancements: Improved production oversight with advanced scheduling, system operation guideline compliance, and multi-asset orchestration.
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6. Microgrids / Smart Grids

  • Self-managing microgrids: Leveraged emergent intelligence to coordinate solar, storage, and flexible loads in near-real time, optimizing local grids.
  • Predictive maintenance & event triggers: Mapped second-by-second telemetry to automatically kick off local generation or device-level adjustments.
  • Dynamic edge intelligence: Our platform logic runs on the edge device, enabling local autonomy if cloud connectivity is lost.
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7. Energy Management Systems (EMS)

  • Panel-level battery solutions: Created advanced site layouts, commissioning workflows, and data visualizations that handle live streaming of per-second telemetry.
  • OCPP integration for EV charging: Extended EMS to unify battery + EV station management, delivering advanced analytics and operator dashboards.
  • Roadmap workshops & architecture: Ran technical sessions for major OEMs to refine functional scope, cost estimates, & risk assumptions for new EMS projects.
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8. Battery Management Systems (BMS)

  • Rapid market certification: Guided battery makers in 8–10 week sprints for compliance with IEEE 2030.5 and California Rule 21, streamlining test lab approvals.
  • End-to-end BMS solutions: Integrated advanced control layers, telemetry pipelines, health-state tracking, and issue-detection modules for large fleets.
  • Global expansions: Advised on multi-market rollouts (e.g., Rocky Mountain Power, other U.S. states), bridging certification gaps for broader BMS adoption.
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9. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Control Centers

  • Unified command centers: Centralized apps for aggregator or wind farm operators to dispatch assets, track alarms, and run peak avoidance or ramping sequences.
  • Condition-based alerts: Leveraged big data & anomaly detection to reduce unplanned maintenance, helping preserve asset life and cut downtime.
  • Multi-tenant reporting: Provided custom dashboards & performance statements for daily ops, ROI insights, and regulatory compliance logs.
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10. Residential & Commercial BESS

  • Holistic home-energy ecosystems: Built solutions combining solar, battery, EV chargers, and DR for seamless real-time control, saving homeowner costs.
  • User-friendly mobile/portal apps: Delivered step-by-step commissioning flows, real-time usage graphs, and advanced scheduling/threshold alarms.
  • Advanced aggregator connections: Extended BESS solutions with aggregator APIs (OpenADR, IEEE 2030.5), boosting market readiness for end-users.

Challenges that you may face:

  • Maintaining grid reliability in isolated or semi-isolated networks
  • Coordinating diverse energy sources like solar, wind, and storage
  • Real-time control and visibility for distributed assets

What can we do about it

We develop and implement smart grid solutions for localized energy networks, ensuring enhanced reliability, efficiency, and autonomy through predictive maintenance, real-time data analytics, and seamless renewables integration.

Challenges that you may face:

  • Real-time optimization of energy supply and demand
  • Managing multiple integrations with VPPs, BESS, and grid systems
  • Maintaining compliance with complex energy regulations

What can we do about it

We build and enhance EMS platforms with demand response, load forecasting, and real-time energy optimization capabilities, allowing providers to maximize resource utilization and minimize waste.

Challenges that you may face:

  • Ensuring battery safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
  • Integrating BMS with different grid and DER protocols
  • Monitoring and controlling large-scale battery deployments

What can we do about it

We design custom BMS platforms for diverse applications, implementing advanced monitoring, control algorithms, and compliance with standards like California Rule 21 and UL 1973.

Challenges that you may face:

  • Lack of centralized visibility into multiple asset types
  • High downtime risk without predictive maintenance
  • Complex data analysis across large portfolios

What can we do about it

We provide O&M control center solutions for asset monitoring, diagnostics, and maintenance, helping operators reduce downtime and optimize resource allocation with predictive maintenance tools and centralized analytics.

Challenges that you may face:

  • Optimizing energy storage offerings for diverse customer segments
  • Integrating BESS with solar panels, EV chargers, and smart home systems
  • Enabling energy trading and self-consumption models

What can we do about it

We help BESS providers tailor integrations and platform enhancements, ensuring interoperability with grid management systems and delivering advanced features for energy trading, self-consumption, and more.

OUR APPROACH

How we collaborate across the energy sector

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RETAILERS & AGGREGATORS
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RESIDENTIAL SOLUTIONS
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Modernize Grid Operations

We help utilities upgrade grid operations via real-time monitoring, renewable integration, and advanced analytics—driving reliable power delivery and a future-ready infrastructure.

  • Scalable grid modernization: Assisted a national utility with custom software and load balancing, aligning with local regulations and ensuring stable grid performance.
  • Automated load balancing & control: Deployed agile software teams to integrate SCADA systems with IoT sensors, enhancing demand response capabilities.
  • Regulatory compliance & data insights: Provided in-depth consultancy for compliance protocols, simplifying reporting and operational workflows.
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Accelerate Renewable Projects

We support Independent Power Producers and developers with custom software engineering, system integrations, and domain-focused consulting—streamlining project timelines and ensuring grid readiness.

  • Resource forecasting & analytics: Built a cloud-based platform for wind and solar data collection, supporting accurate performance modeling.
  • End-to-end project visibility: Delivered MVPs for emerging renewable projects, enabling swift iteration and faster time-to-market.
  • Scalable microservices & data platforms: Deployed resilient architecture for large-scale wind farms, integrating with real-time production APIs.
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Empower Energy Consumers & Traders

We assist retailers and aggregators with interoperability, dynamic pricing, and real-time demand response, leveraging advanced analytics for a competitive market edge.

  • Dynamic tariff management: Created flexible pricing modules for a retail aggregator, boosting consumer engagement via custom web portals.
  • VPP & DER interoperability: Implemented demand response solutions integrating multiple distributed energy resources under one digital platform.
  • Consumer analytics & optimization: Augmented QA and Node.js resources to refine aggregator software, ensuring scalability and rapid response to load events.
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Embed Smart Software into Hardware

We collaborate with OEMs to develop embedded firmware, integrate compliance protocols, and enable data-driven functionality for inverters, EV chargers, and battery systems.

  • Edge computing & custom firmware: Provided on-device analytics for EV chargers and BESS, streamlining updates and predictive maintenance.
  • Integration with open standards: Leveraged open protocols (OpenADR, OCPP, IEEE 2030.5) to expand global interoperability and compliance.
  • Agile development & team augmentation: Supplied specialized software engineers, aligning hardware design with flexible microservices architecture.
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Optimize Large-Scale Energy Usage

For commercial and industrial stakeholders, we design advanced EMS, forecast loads, and implement analytics to lower costs while aligning with grid requirements.

  • Centralized energy management dashboards: Created user-centric platforms consolidating real-time consumption, enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Real-time asset monitoring: Implemented IoT integrations for production facilities, predicting downtime and automating maintenance workflows.
  • Integration with BESS & on-site generation: Enabled combined solar-plus-storage operations, reducing energy bills and optimizing peak loads.
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Empower Homeowners with Renewables

We deliver integration services and custom software that streamline residential solar, storage, and smart home technologies for greater energy independence and self-consumption.

  • Smart home interoperability: Conducted workshops to refine battery cloud integrations, bridging BESS control with home automation systems.
  • Real-time usage insights: Built user interfaces detailing consumption, battery status, and solar production data for homeowner transparency.
  • Microgrid-ready architectures: Advised on hybrid setups combining rooftop PV, EV charging, and advanced battery management for resiliency.

What our clients say

“We at Charge Solar are thrilled with the enhancements Codibly has brought to our solar calculator tools. Their team not only understood our vision but also delivered a solution that exceeds our expectations in terms of usability, security, and performance. Codibly’s expertise in technology and dedication to sustainability have made them an invaluable partner in our journey to advance renewable energy solutions.”

Jeff MacAulay

CEO at Charge Solar

“I saw value in how flexible Codibly was and in the delivered consulting after the workshops. Codibly explained the trade-offs that would be necessary to save money and time. This is often lacking and helped build trust between us.”

Matthias Fells

Head of Portfolio Management & Innovations at Siemens Energy

“While there may be several choices in the market for software development vendors, I would strongly recommend considering Codibly if you want a partner who takes a long term approach and offers high standards of professional service.”

Yoav Zingher

CEO, KiWi Power Ltd

“Working closely with Codibly has been instrumental in the successful development of the test tool for OpenADR 3.0. Their expertise and commitment to quality have ensured reliability and effectiveness for the energy industry, and we look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to advance OpenADR technology.”

Rolf Bienert

Technical Director of the OpenADR Alliance

“Codibly was more than just a software development company; they were a capable partner who understands the EV industry and helped us push our vision forward.”

Oleg Logvinov

President and CEO at IoTecha

“Data analytics and intelligent controls are essential to optimizing advanced energy storage systems, and Codibly helps add this value to our PowerPod system.”

Aric Saunders

EVP, Sales and Marketing at Electriq Power

“We have been incredibly impressed by the Codibly team throughout the engagement to date. They have worked hard to understand our priorities and to focus on delivering business value with each feature they develop. The Codibly team is differentiated from the other software development teams we have worked with in the past because they deeply understand the energy domain and so can not only be trusted to deliver high quality software products but also to be a thought partner to our team to ensure we are building the best solution that will help us grow within our market.”

Andrew Tanner

CTO, Yotta Energy

“I highly recommend Codibly for their expertise and business first attitude. Their team consistently meets expectations with their technical proficiency and analytical skills”

Krzysztof Drozynski

Director of Advanced Technologies, Photon Energy

“Partnering with Codibly, we aimed to revolutionize renewable energy management in Poland and received more than we hoped for with Re:Poweric. This comprehensive platform not only enhances our market forecasting and maximizes revenue per MWh but also reduces downtime risks, serving a wide range of stakeholders in the renewable energy sector. With features like SCADA+ MultiAsset Management, dynamic market adaptation, and regulatory compliance, Codibly has propelled us to the forefront of renewable energy management, significantly contributing to our mission of advancing sustainable energy use.”

Mateusz Pawelczuk

Board Member, RE:POWERIC

“Codibly’s team brought not just technical expertise but a collaborative approach that was crucial in navigating the complexities of this project. Their ability to integrate seamlessly with our team, adapt to evolving requirements, and consistently deliver high-quality solutions under tight timelines was impressive. Codibly’s commitment to excellence and their deep understanding of the utility sector contributed to the project’s success, enabling us to achieve our goal of transforming our client’s data management and decision support capabilities.”

Jamison Roof

Partner & Program Sponsor, PA Consulting

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Webinar: Emerging Trends in Utility Management

Orchestrating DER, Asset Monitoring, and Customer Engagement

Explore emerging trends in utility management with our recent webinar. We covered critical topics including asset monitoring, optimization, and the orchestration of distributed energy resources. Learn how to manage demand and peak load events, and improve the customer experience through effective data use.

Our expert panel included:
• John Chisum (Advisor at Codibly and CEO of Sage Utility Solutions, formerly at GE)
• Dave Worth (Principal Advisor at Zakti and ex-PGE Executive)
• Spencer Borison (Head of US at Codibly)

Gain valuable insights from industry leaders and discover how advanced software services, interoperability, and well-crafted integrations can help navigate the green transition.

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Spencer Borison
US Lead, Renewable Energy Practice

As a Lead of US at Renewable Energy Practice at Codibly, I drive strategy and business development to grow our footprint in the renewable energy and e-Mobility industries. With a team of over 200 experts, Codibly designs cutting-edge software solutions for leading manufacturers, utilities, and global corporations, helping them innovate and achieve sustainability goals. My experience spans management consulting, digital transformation, and product strategy, with a focus on driving growth and creating value through technology. As Native Coloradan and Columbia MBA, I’m passionate about combining innovation and sustainability to tackle the energy challenges of tomorrow.

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Spencer Borison

US Lead & Associate Partner, Renewable Energy Practice