PVFarm Rolls Out RE STACK Software for Utility-Scale BESS Planning

### New Tool for Utility-Scale BESS Planning US-based PVFarm has expanded its offerings to include a new tool called RE STACK, designed to help engineers plan and optimize utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) systems. The new platform is now available for commercial use and offers detailed layout exploration across manufacturers, sites, and locations. ### Addressing Common Pain Points According to Maksim Markevich, chief technology officer at PVFarm, RE STACK aims to address common pain points in early-stage BESS design, which is often highly manual and fragmented. Engineers often move between manufacturer specifications, spreadsheets, CAD, mapping tools, and previous projects to answer interconnected questions. ### Key Features and Benefits The RE STACK platform is designed to work across regions and is configurable to represent different manufacturers, clients, jurisdictions, and project requirements. It allows engineers to define equipment dimensions, clearances, setbacks, road dimensions, block arrangements, and other project-specific requirements. One of the key benefits of RE STACK is its ability to explore multiple layout options quickly and efficiently, saving time and effort for engineers. The platform can also be used to test different road orientations and positions to find better-performing layouts. ### Manufacturer-Agnostic and Configurable RE STACK is manufacturer-agnostic, allowing users to define equipment dimensions, capacities, clearances, and block arrangements themselves. This flexibility is crucial in the rapidly evolving BESS market, where new configurations and equipment are constantly being introduced. ### Pricing and Availability RE STACK is available for a free trial, and the current subscription price is visible directly in the product. The company expects pricing to evolve over the next six months as it learns more about how different customers use the platform. ### Conclusion The launch of RE STACK marks an exciting development in the BESS planning and optimization space. With its manufacturer-agnostic and configurable design, RE STACK has the potential to revolutionize the way engineers plan and optimize utility-scale BESS systems. As the energy storage market continues to evolve, RE STACK is poised to play a key role in helping engineers stay ahead of the curve.