Unlocking efficiency and speed with Orkestra’s energy modelling platform
Flow Power is a leader in helping businesses harness the full potential of on-site renewable energy, from solar PV to advanced battery storage solutions. With a focus on delivering tailored, energy-efficient systems for their clients, Flow Power sought a platform that could handle the complexity of their energy projects without sacrificing ease of use.
“From the moment we first saw an Orkestra demo we knew this was a tool we needed!”
Simon Evans
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Head of Engineering and Advisory
“From the moment we first saw an Orkestra demo we knew this was a tool we needed!”
Simon Evans
-
Head of Engineering and Advisory
Unlocking efficiency and speed with Orkestra’s energy modelling platform
Flow Power is a leader in helping businesses harness the full potential of on-site renewable energy, from solar PV to advanced battery storage solutions. With a focus on delivering tailored, energy-efficient systems for their clients, Flow Power sought a platform that could handle the complexity of their energy projects without sacrificing ease of use.
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Increased efficiency and faster project timelines
Handling complex energy systems with ease
Clear, professional reports that build trust
Simon Evans
Head of Engineering and Advisory

Flow Power has long been at the forefront of Australia's energy revolution, empowering businesses to take control of their energy usage with on-site renewable systems, including solar PV and battery storage solutions. As energy needs evolve and businesses strive to be more energy-efficient, Flow Power found that traditional energy modelling tools lacked the speed, flexibility, and depth needed for their increasingly complex projects. That’s when they turned to Orkestra.

The relationship between Flow Power and Orkestra began with a straightforward need: to evaluate the feasibility of solar PV systems for their clients quickly and accurately. With Orkestra’s intuitive interface and powerful modelling capabilities, Flow Power’s Engineering and Advisory team were able to speed up their initial feasibility assessments, providing clients with detailed insights into potential energy savings and system designs.

Increased efficiency and faster project timelines

Flow Power’s Engineering and Advisory team initially turned to Orkestra to streamline the process of evaluating the feasibility of solar PV systems. Previously, their feasibility assessments involved a lot of manual data entry, time-consuming analysis, and repetitive tasks that stretched out project timelines. When they began using Orkestra, the impact on their workflow was immediate. What once took days of effort, now could be completed within hours, thanks to Orkestra’s ability to automate large portions of the data gathering and analysis process. Orkestra’s detailed, yet easy-to-use platform allowed Flow Power to run multiple scenarios in a fraction of the time it used to take with other tools. This freed up valuable time for their engineers, allowing them to focus on more strategic aspects of projects. The newfound speed and efficiency not only helped Flow Power deliver projects faster but also gave them the capacity to take on more clients without sacrificing quality. This proved to be a game-changer in an industry where quick turnarounds and accurate results are critical. “Orkestra became our go-to tool for speeding up solar PV assessments,” says a Flow Power engineer. “The time savings were immediate, and it transformed the way we approached project feasibility. We now deliver more projects, in less time, with higher accuracy.”

Handling complex energy systems with ease

As Flow Power began to expand their portfolio beyond solar PV into more complex renewable energy systems, including battery storage and hybrid systems, their reliance on Orkestra grew. What began as a solution for simple solar PV feasibility studies quickly evolved into a core tool for tackling their more intricate projects. Orkestra’s flexibility and depth allowed Flow Power to model various types of energy systems, including multiple battery configurations, hybrid energy solutions, and long-term performance forecasting, all while maintaining ease of use. One of the major advantages Orkestra provided was the ability to simulate and analyze different battery technologies with high precision. Flow Power’s engineers could easily model discharge rates, energy storage capacities, and system integration, helping them choose the best possible solutions for their clients. Even as their projects became more complex, Orkestra handled the increasing levels of detail with speed and accuracy, enabling the Flow Power team to confidently deliver customised solutions. “We’ve used other platforms, but none balance ease of use and depth like Orkestra,” the engineer noted. “It has become an essential tool for battery and hybrid system analysis. The platform is robust enough to handle detailed technical models but simple enough that we can continue using it as projects scale in complexity.”

Clear, professional reports that build trust

In addition to its technical capabilities, Orkestra has become an invaluable tool for communicating complex energy data to Flow Power’s clients. Renewable energy projects often involve a great deal of technical detail, and translating that into understandable and actionable insights can be challenging. Orkestra addresses this by generating clear, presentation-ready reports that help Flow Power simplify the complexities of energy modelling for their clients. Whether the team is presenting the financial implications of a new solar installation or the long-term benefits of a battery storage system, Orkestra’s graphical outputs allow them to produce polished reports that break down intricate data into digestible information. This capability has greatly improved client communication, ensuring that Flow Power’s customers can make informed decisions based on clear, data-driven insights. By delivering professional, visually engaging reports, Flow Power has been able to strengthen client relationships and build trust in their recommendations. “Clients appreciate the clarity Orkestra’s reports bring. The visual outputs help us explain complex scenarios in a way that makes sense to our clients. It helps us build stronger relationships by making complex energy decisions easy to understand and justify.”

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