Custom Application Development

Tailor your Energy Management System with Python, AI, and the DCIDE Controller

Custom EMS

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Microgrid

Create a fully customized Energy Management System in Python, enhanced with AI and integrated directly with the DCIDE Controller runtime.

With the DCIDE Controller, you can take full control of your microgrid by developing your own application. Create a fully customized Energy Management System (EMS) in Python, enhanced with AI and integrated directly with the controller runtime.
Whether you're optimizing for cost savings, sustainability, or advanced automation, the platform provides the tools to innovate and excel. Revolutionize your energy operations today. Build smarter, more efficient microgrids with the DCIDE Controller.
Capabilities

Built for Engineers, Powered by Python

Python‑Based Development

Write applications in Python, the world’s most accessible and flexible programming language for engineers and data scientists.

Native NATS Integration

Interface directly with the DCIDE Controller runtime using the built‑in NATS driver and the pplapp Python library.

AI‑Enhanced Design

Leverage AI‑assisted coding to design, optimize, and deploy smarter EMS applications faster than ever before.

Under the Hood

From Code to Live Deployment

Everything you need to go from a blank Python file to a running EMS application.

Write Applications in Python

Python makes custom EMS development simple, flexible, and powerful. Known for its clean syntax and rich ecosystem, Python is widely adopted by energy engineers, data scientists, and AI developers.

  • Easy to learn, read, and maintain
  • Thousands of libraries for math, AI, and data analysis
  • Rich integration with visualization and forecasting tools

Interface Through NATS

The DCIDE Controller includes a native NATS driver, enabling real‑time, event‑driven communication with your custom applications through the pplapp Python library.

  • Secure, high‑speed messaging with minimal overhead
  • Direct access to measurements, events, and control signals
  • Scalable integration with other services and cloud systems

Example Applications

Custom development lets you build EMS logic tailored to your business case, from real‑time tariffs to orchestrating EV fleets.

  • Time‑of‑Use management with dynamic utility price data
  • EV charging coordination for cost and grid support
  • Advanced self‑consumption strategies with forecasting
  • Hybrid microgrid optimization with multiple DERs
Get Started

Ready to Get Started?

Take the first step toward building your custom application today. The comprehensive documentation will guide you through everything you need to know so you can start developing with confidence.

Get in Touch

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Discover how the DCIDE Controller can transform your microgrid operations. Contact us to schedule a demo or learn more.