IgIo | DPM

IgIo | DPM is an advanced tool for energy infrastructure analysis and terrain characterization. BIG DATA + AI. Advanced visualization, analysis, and financial modeling tools for energy professionals.

System Overview

This comprehensive tool integrates multiple data sources into an interactive geographic interface with specialized modules for solar and wind energy potential assessment. To begin development on an energy project, it is crucial to understand the site's terrain features, slopes, and subsurface conditions, as well as mineral rights under evaluation or already registered. It is also essential to analyze grid characteristics, line parameters, power flow, and technical specifications of the system, substations, and generation plants to ensure proper system operation.

Electrical Grid Analysis

Visualize and analyze electrical infrastructure with detailed voltage level information and power plant data.

  • Substation clusters with voltage data
  • Power plant markers by technology type
  • Grid visualization with color-coded voltage levels
  • Interactive filtering and fullscreen mode

Solar Potential Analyzer

NREL-verified solar data analysis with system simulation capabilities.

  • Hourly radiation data from PVWatts API
  • Production estimates with degradation modeling
  • System simulation for different configurations
  • Financial modeling integration

Wind Potential Analyzer

Comprehensive wind potential assessment and turbine performance simulation.

  • Regional wind data analysis
  • Turbine simulation with multiple models
  • Wind rose visualization
  • Annual energy production estimates

BESS Analysis

Battery Energy Storage System modeling and financial evaluation.

  • Duration and capacity analysis
  • Degradation modeling over time
  • Depth of discharge optimization
  • Financial metrics calculation

Financial Modeling

Complete financial analysis for energy projects.

  • Project IRR and levered IRR
  • Net present value calculations
  • Payback period analysis
  • Custom financial scenarios

AI Assistant

Intelligent analysis and recommendations.

  • Contextual data interpretation
  • Interactive suggestions
  • Natural language queries
  • Regulatory guidance
Complete functional prototype with all core features implemented and tested.

Data Resources

SETs Data (Substation Equipment Tracking System)

Detailed electrical substation data by state, including voltage, location, and equipment information.

State Key Fields
California MAX_VOLT, MIN_VOLT, LINES, NAME, CITY, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Colorado MAX_VOLT, MIN_VOLT, LINES, NAME, CITY, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Arizona MAX_VOLT, MIN_VOLT, LINES, NAME, CITY, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Nevada MAX_VOLT, MIN_VOLT, LINES, NAME, CITY, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Texas MAX_VOLT, MIN_VOLT, LINES, NAME, CITY, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Note: SETs data includes detailed information about maximum voltage (MAX_VOLT), minimum voltage (MIN_VOLT), substation name (NAME), city (CITY), and geographic coordinates (LATITUDE, LONGITUDE).

Power Plants

Complete data of power plants in the United States, including technology type and installed capacity.

Technology Data Fields
Solar NAME, CAPACITY_MW, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Wind NAME, CAPACITY_MW, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Natural Gas NAME, CAPACITY_MW, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Coal NAME, CAPACITY_MW, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Hydroelectric NAME, CAPACITY_MW, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Verified data: This dataset includes comprehensive information about different types of power plants with their respective capacities in MW.

Electrical Grid & Power Flow

US electrical grid data with color-coded voltage levels and transmission line information: Power Flow Analysis * Energy flow simulation * Animated connections * Capacity visualization * Area selection Visualizations * Voltage charts * Power flow animations * Highlighting Analytical Tools * Voltage distribution * Interconnection analysis * Infrastructure density * Capacity assessment AI Assistant * Contextual responses * Data interpretation * Interactive suggestions

Voltage Level

500 kV
345 kV
230 kV
138 kV
115 kV
69 kV
Note: Grid data includes transmission lines, substations, and interconnections with detailed voltage level information.

Mineral Rights

Mineral rights in the United States with more of 300,000 locations and ownership information.

Mineral Type Key Fields
Oil & Gas OWNER, ACRES, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Coal OWNER, ACRES, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Uranium OWNER, ACRES, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Lithium OWNER, ACRES, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE
Others OWNER, ACRES, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE

Project Queue Status

Current projects in the interconnection queue with status tracking and filtering capabilities.

Active
Withdrawn
Completed
Cancelled
Queue ID Project Name Status State Technology Capacity (MW) Submit Date
Q-2024-001 Sun Valley Solar Farm Active CA Solar 150 2024-01-15
Q-2024-002 High Plains Wind Withdrawn TX Wind 300 2024-02-03
Q-2024-003 Desert Bloom Solar Completed AZ Solar+BESS 75 2024-01-28
Q-2024-004 Mountain View BESS Cancelled CO Battery 50 2024-03-12
Q-2024-005 Silver State Hybrid Active NV Solar+Wind+BESS 200 2024-02-20
Note: Queue status is updated daily from regional transmission organization (RTO) databases.

Analysis Tools

Slope Analysis
Solar Analysis
Wind Analysis
BESS Analysis
Financial Model

Advanced Slope Analysis

Tool for detailed slope analysis using satellite elevation data with multiple data sources.

0-15% (Gentle)
15-30% (Moderate)
30-45% (Steep)
>45% (Very steep)

Data Sources

USGS 3DEP Elevation Data

High-precision elevation data provided by the United States Geological Survey.

Parameter Value
Resolution 1/3 arcsecond (~10m)
Vertical Accuracy ±10 cm RMSE
Coverage Continental United States
Acquisition Method Airborne LiDAR
Verified data: This is the primary source of elevation data, with high precision and reliability.
Open-Elevation API

Alternative elevation data service when USGS service is unavailable.

Parameter Value
Resolution ~90m (SRTM)
Vertical Accuracy ±16m RMSE
Coverage Global

Solar Potential Analyzer

Tool for solar potential analysis using verified NREL data with multiple calculation methods.

Data Sources

NREL PVWatts API

Solar radiation data and photovoltaic production estimation from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

Parameter Value
Temporal Resolution Hourly averaged data
Data Period 1998-2017 (20 years)
Accuracy ±5% for annual GHI
Coverage Global
Verified data: This is the primary source of solar data, with high precision and scientific validation.
Open-Meteo Historical API

Historical solar radiation data as an alternative source.

Parameter Value
Temporal Resolution Daily data
Data Period 1940-present
Accuracy ±10% for annual GHI

Data Quality Indicators

Verified data (NREL)
Secondary source data
Estimated data

Wind Potential Analyzer

The Wind Potential Analyzer provides comprehensive tools for assessing wind resources and simulating turbine performance with multiple data sources.

Key Features:

  • Regional Wind Data: Pre-loaded wind data for different regions
  • Custom Area Analysis: Draw or upload custom areas for analysis
  • Turbine Simulation: Model performance of different turbine types
  • Wind Rose Visualization: View directional wind patterns
  • Production Estimates: Calculate annual energy production

Turbine Models

The tool includes specifications for several common turbine models:

Vestas V150-4.2MW

  • Rotor Diameter: 150m
  • Hub Height: 105m
  • Power Output: 4.2MW

GE 5.3-158

  • Rotor Diameter: 158m
  • Hub Height: 110m
  • Power Output: 5.3MW

Siemens SWT-6.0-154

  • Rotor Diameter: 154m
  • Hub Height: 115m
  • Power Output: 6.0MW

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Analysis

Comprehensive modeling tool for battery energy storage systems with technical and financial analysis.

Key Parameters

Technical Parameters

  • BESS Duration (hours)
  • BESS Losses (%)
  • Depth of Discharge (%)
  • BESS Degradation (%/year)

Financial Parameters

  • Capital Cost ($/kWh)
  • O&M Costs ($/kW-year)
  • Replacement Costs
  • Cycle Life

Performance Modeling

Year Capacity (MWh) Efficiency (%) Cycles Degradation (%)
1 100.0 95.0 330 2.0
5 90.5 93.2 1,650 10.5
10 78.3 90.1 3,300 21.7

Generator + BESS Economic Model

The financial analysis tool evaluates the financial viability of solar energy projects combined with battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Key Financial Metrics

Project IRR

Project internal rate of return without considering financing.

Target: >10%
Levered IRR

Internal rate of return considering financing.

Target: >12%
NPV (10%)

Net present value discounted at 10% rate.

Target: >$0
Payback Period

Time required to recover the initial investment.

Target: <8 years

Regulatory Resources

FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)

  • Order No. 841: Electric Storage Participation
  • Order No. 2222: DER Aggregation
  • Interconnection Procedures

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

  • Clean Power Plan
  • RE-Powering America's Land
  • Emissions Standards

EIA (Energy Information Administration)

  • Annual Energy Outlook
  • Electric Power Monthly
  • Renewable Energy Data

Typical Workflow

1

Select a Geographic Area

User chooses a state or draws a custom area on the map for analysis. Multiple selection methods are available:

  • State dropdown selector
  • County-level selection
  • Custom polygon drawing tool
  • Latitude/Longitude coordinates input
2

Data Loading and Processing

Application loads and processes all relevant data for the selected area:

  • Electrical infrastructure (substations, power plants, grid)
  • Terrain and elevation data
  • Solar/Wind resource information
  • Land use and environmental constraints
Data loading typically takes 10-30 seconds depending on area size and data complexity.
3

Analysis and Visualization

User performs specific analyses and visualizations:

Electrical Infrastructure

  • Filter by voltage level
  • Analyze interconnection points
  • Visualize power flow
  • Identify capacity constraints

Renewable Potential

  • Solar/Wind resource assessment
  • Terrain suitability analysis
  • Energy production estimates
  • Optimal system sizing
4

Financial Modeling

User configures and runs financial models:

  • Set project parameters and costs
  • Configure financing options
  • Run sensitivity analyses
  • Generate reports and charts
5

Export and Share Results

Final results can be exported in multiple formats:

PDF Reports
Excel Files
GeoJSON/KML
Project Files

Technical Structure

Application Architecture

The system is built as a modern web application with a responsive frontend and integrated APIs for data processing and analysis.

Technology Stack

Frontend

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+
  • Bootstrap 5 for responsive layout
  • Font Awesome for icons
  • LeafletJS for interactive maps
  • Chart.js for data visualization

Backend & APIs

  • Python
  • LLM
  • NREL PVWatts API for solar data
  • Open-Meteo Historical API
  • USGS 3DEP Elevation Data
  • Open-Elevation API

Data Formats

  • GeoJSON for geographic data
  • CSV for tabular data
  • KMZ/KML for GIS imports
  • JSON for configuration

Large Language Model (LLM)

  • Strong performance in reasoning, coding, math, and knowledge tasks.
  • Precision: Likely uses bfloat16 or 16-bit floating-point for efficient training/inference.
  • Type: Transformer-based large language model (LLM).
  • Context Length: 8,192 tokens (supports long-context understanding).

Key Features

  • Dark/light theme toggle
  • Interactive chat panel
  • Responsive design
  • Animated map elements
  • Power flow simulation

Data Resources

  • Interactive mapping with multiple data layers. Advanced filtering and visualization tools. Solar energy potential analysis with NREL integration. Wind energy assessment and turbine simulation.
  • USGS Layers.
  • Electrical Grid & SETs.
  • NREL

IGIO | DPM

The Energy Infrastructure & Renewable Analysis Suite provides all the tools you need for comprehensive energy project evaluation.

Version 1.0.1025 | Last updated: May 2025