Anza, the leading solar and energy storage procurement platform, is revolutionizing the selection and procurement process for large-scale solar and battery storage projects. Through the introduction of an innovative digital application powered by a proprietary optimization engine, Anza empowers buyers to instantly and effortlessly source, compare, and rank equipment based on long-term project value and lifecycle costs, all within a single user-friendly platform. With these advanced capabilities, developers, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies can accelerate project development and unlock potentially millions of dollars in additional value over the project’s duration.

Historically, the solar and storage procurement process has been plagued by inefficiencies that rely on outdated pricing, data, and analytics tools. Many buyers still resort to manual and offline processes that can take weeks or even months to compare material prices, leaving no straightforward way to account for critical factors such as balance of system cost impacts, ongoing maintenance costs, product efficiency, shipping times, and more. The result is wasted time, project delays, design rework, and suboptimal product choices, ultimately leading to lower long-term project returns. Furthermore, emerging risks related to supply chains and extreme weather further compound these challenges.

Anza’s revolutionary cloud-based platform addresses these issues by establishing a comprehensive solution for buyers to make optimal design and procurement decisions rapidly. For the first time, buyers have access to a tool that consolidates all the essential technical, financial, supply chain, and risk-related data required for selecting the best components for their projects. Anza’s cutting-edge technology provides the necessary analytics to instantly compare solar module prices, assess system costs and revenue generated from different module options, and also rank energy storage equipment choices, taking into account both upfront and operating costs. Additionally, Anza offers proprietary calculations to evaluate the lifetime value of solar and energy storage projects. Key features of the platform include:

1. Ranking by Anza’s Effective Dollars per Watt: Buyers can conveniently view dozens of solar modules ranked by Effective Dollars per Watt, a revolutionary metric that normalizes module prices by factoring in balance of system cost impacts and production-related revenue adjustments. This metric calculates the difference between upfront costs, savings, and the present value of revenue, enabling customers to immediately understand the value of modules over the lifespan of their projects.

2. Ranking by Battery Total Lifecycle Cost: Customers submitting battery projects to Anza will gain access to recommended DC block and power conversion system configurations ranked according to total lifecycle cost. This feature empowers energy storage buyers to swiftly evaluate the optimal battery augmentation scenario for each technology option on their projects, potentially saving weeks of evaluation during critical procurement periods.

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