The Science of Battery Profitability.
We operate batteries to earn more and last longer. Carina Power acts as your single interface for swiss energy market access, operations and future-proof revenue optimization.
The new normal
The market landscape is changing fast for batteries
As the flexibility market shifts from stable ancillary services to high-volatility spot trading, the complexity of operations increases exponentially.
- 5
Revenues streams in Switzerland
- We navigate 5 streams to capture the highest revenues. Driven by rapid growth (+40% volume last year), continuous intraday returns are now doubling those of static auctions, opening new profit opportunities.
- 100+
Daily decision points
- The situation is analyzed days in advance and reassessed every 15 minutes. Managing these opportunities requires advanced tools to navigate the market's volatility and complex grid constraints.
- 20%
Asset Value Protection
- Poorly managed cycling can lead to a 20% loss in battery lifespan. We do ageing-aware optimization and monitor health metrics in real-time to ensure revenue optimization never comes at the cost of asset integrity.
“Advanced analytics and digital tools are a major differentiator between top-performing operators and the rest."
Our Solutions
Asset-First Optimization
We provide the intelligence layer that bridges the gap between physical assets and complex energy markets.
1. Operations & revenue optimization
Our core operational service. We provide direct market access and 24/7 automated operations, managing the full lifecycle of every electron to maximize revenue while respecting battery health.
Multi-Market Operations
Asset operations across ancillary services: FCR (PRL), aFRR (SDL) and mFRR (TRL), and high-frequency spot markets (day-ahead & intraday trading).
Aggregation, co-location and VPP
Aggregation of distributed assets and co-located renewables to participate as a single, powerful flexible resource.
C&I Flexibility
Commercial and Industrial optimization focusing on peak-shaving and maximizing self-consumption for behind-the-meter assets.
Optimization built for you.
We replace "one-size-fits-all" models with logic that respects your asset's physical DNA and your financial objectives.
Broad Compatibility: seamless integration for BESS, solar plants, and flexible portfolios. Our team develops in-house connectors to ensure rapid deployment. For other production plants or flexible assets, our team can assist you with the integration. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Physical Constraints
Adapts to your asset's specific duration profile (0.5h to 4h+) and site-specific grid bottlenecks or injection limits.
Aging-Aware Optimization
Our strategy is fully aging-aware and configurable to your risk profile. We monitor and adjust the strategy to respect your asset's health metrics in real-time.
Risk-Adjusted Strategies
Respects your financial approach: dynamic for maximum volatility capture, safe for stability, or a custom balanced approach.
While cutting-edge AI handles the complexity of 24/7 market execution, our team provides a critical layer of human supervision and safety benchmarks to guarantee your asset remain within its optimal operating window.
2. Advisory
Sizing & Battery Simulations
We run high-fidelity (physics-based) battery simulations to determine the optimal power and energy capacity for your project, ensuring your hardware is perfectly matched to market opportunities.
Backtesting & Backcasting
Investor-grade reporting that combines historical backtesting with 'backcasting'—modeling future market hypotheses to de-risk your investment.
DSO & EPC Technical coordination
We assist you with the technical complexities of grid connection and EPC coordination.
Our clients
Who we empower
- Investors & Asset owners
Secure long-term yield through sophisticated market access and scientific asset de-risking.
- Grid operators (DSO)
Deploy targeted flexibility to enhance network resilience and stabilize local congestion.
- Industrial sites (C&I)
Transform energy overhead into revenue through automated peak-shaving and flexibility.
The team
A team rooted in Science & Engineering
Carina Power is an EPFL spin-off founded by specialists combining deep grid modeling, data science, and decades of renewable energy deployment.
Jean Coupon, PhD
Co-founder & CEO, technology
PhD in Astrophysics, 15+ years in Data Science. Expertise in complex modeling (ex-Pictet, Expedia, buyeco.ch).
Willem Lambrichts, PhD
Co-founder & CTO, technology
EPFL PhD in electrical engineering. Expert in electricity grid modeling. Driving the vision for high-performance BESS optimization.
Pascal Affolter, Eng.
Advisor, engineering
Electrical Engineer, 30+ years in renewable energy installations. Co-founder of Solstis.
Laurent Meyer, MBA
Advisor, sales
Entrepreneur with 20+ years in sales and venture building. Founder of Constructor Academy.
Get in touch
Ready to unlock your flexibility?
Let's discuss how Carina Power can optimize your battery assets and maximize your revenue potential.