AI4SS: AI-based Design and Operation for Solar+Storage

Use Case:

AI-enhanced forecasting and predictive maintenance to optimize the performance and profitability of photovoltaic systems integrated with energy storage enabling real-time optimization self-consumption maximization.

Outcome:

Optimized self-consumption through AI-based charge/discharge planning; Improved accuracy in energy production and demand forecasting; Early anomaly detection via predictive maintenance mechanisms; SaaS-based architecture commercialy launched.

Ecosystem Support:

Supported by the StairwAI project, with dedicated technical mentorship and business planning assistance; integrated into a robust innovation network focused on AI-enabled energy solutions.

AI Relevance:

This success story demonstrates the application of AI in the renewable energy sector by: I) applying predictive models to maximize solar ROI and battery performance; II) using AI to transition from descriptive to prescriptive analytics; III) providing accessible AI tools through a SaaS model; IV) enabling scalability and regulatory adaptability for energy flexibility and community-based renewable models.

Summary:

BETTERGY S.L., a Spanish SME specialized in solar software analytics, launched the AI4SS project with the goal of revolutionizing the design and operation of solar+storage systems through artificial intelligence. The core idea of AI4SS is to empower operators with AI tools capable of producing high-resolution forecasts for energy consumption and generation, enabling optimal battery scheduling, and identifying faults before failures occur. The system supports energy communities and flexible energy management, contributing to the decarbonization goals of the EU. On the business side, AI4SS will be offered as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), allowing users to model, control, and monitor energy systems through a unified interface. With solar storage adoption rising sharply in Europe (+65% in recent years), the product addresses a growing demand for smart energy operations. The expected rollout is planned for late 2024, with exponential revenue growth projected in 2025 from operations and maintenance licensing. BETTERGY’s vision extends beyond individual installations: the company aims to become a full-fledged energy asset management services provider. With strong AI capabilities and strategic partnerships, AI4SS is poised to reshape how distributed solar+storage systems are managed across Europe.