COMET is an offline‑first simulation platform for mini‑grid developers, energy planners, and NGOs that design off‑grid power systems. It lets users model multiple grid configurations, tariff structures, and household or business appliance usage, set load‑management limits, and generate detailed post‑simulation reports with financial and technical metrics.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Developers of mini‑grids often lack tools that can model multiple energy scenarios, tariffs, and appliance usage without relying on continuous internet access, making it difficult to assess demand growth and investment risk for remote communities.
Solution
COMET is a standalone simulation platform that enables mini‑grid developers to create and compare various energy configurations, tariff structures, and household or business appliance consumption patterns offline. The software provides an interactive, visual interface for setting load‑management limits and exploring long‑term demand behavior. After each simulation, COMET generates detailed reports that summarize performance metrics, financial outcomes, and risk indicators. These reports help stakeholders validate projections with end‑users, reduce uncertainty, and make more informed investment decisions. By operating without an internet connection, COMET supports field work in remote locations where connectivity is limited.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mini‑grid developers, energy planners, and NGOs that design and finance off‑grid power systems in remote or underserved regions.
Features
- Offline‑first architecture allowing full simulation capabilities without internet connectivity
- Multi‑scenario modeling for grid design, tariff options, and appliance usage profiles
- Load‑management limit settings to evaluate demand‑side control strategies
- High‑visual, interactive UI that simplifies scenario creation and result interpretation
- Automated generation of comprehensive post‑simulation reports with financial and technical metrics