Software Solutions for Modern Power Grids
Engineering the Digital Core of the Energy Transition
End-to-End Expertise: From SCADA to Advanced EMS
We design and develop SCADA and EMS (Energy Management System) platforms tailored to the unique needs of grid operators. Our solutions integrate real-time data acquisition, advanced visualization, and automated control functions to ensure secure and efficient grid operation. Kickstage helps utilities modernize legacy SCADA and EMS infrastructures, building modular, future-ready architectures that support new energy assets, digital twins, and the increasing complexity of distributed generation.
Data Modeling and Exchange — CGMES and Beyond
Efficient and accurate data exchange is key to modern grid collaboration. Kickstage provides consulting and implementation services for CGMES (Common Grid Model Exchange Standard) data modeling, helping TSOs and DSOs ensure full interoperability across their systems. Our engineers have hands-on experience with data exchange pipelines, model validation, and integration of CGMES-based models into operational and planning environments. We also assist in bridging CGMES with other standards and legacy formats — reducing friction between systems while maintaining compliance with ENTSO-E requirements.
Dynamic Security and Grid Stability
As renewable penetration rises, static and dynamic security assessment (DSA) has become essential for safe grid operation. We develop and integrate DSA tools that analyze voltage stability, transient behavior, and contingency scenarios — helping operators anticipate issues before they impact the network.
Our team works with open-source and commercial simulation frameworks such as PandaPower, Powsybl, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory® to model complex networks, study dynamic responses, and design control strategies for Phase-Shifting Transformers (PSTs) and FACTS devices like STATCOMs and SVCs. Whether it’s real-time grid analytics or offline study automation, Kickstage delivers robust solutions that keep the grid secure and reliable.
Next-Generation Control Center Architectures
The control center of the future is digital, modular, and cloud-connected. Kickstage engineers scalable software architectures that support the integration of new technologies such as renewable forecasting, AI-assisted decision-making, and real-time grid analytics.
We design microservice-based systems that meet the highest standards of reliability and cybersecurity, enabling operators to adopt innovation at their own pace — without compromising operational continuity.
Decades of Combined Experience
With over 10 years of experience in the power systems industry, Kickstage bridges the worlds of electrical engineering and software development. Our team has worked on large-scale projects with both TSOs and DSOs, supporting initiatives that improve operational stability, data transparency, and system resilience.
We understand the unique demands of mission-critical infrastructure — from real-time performance and redundancy to long-term maintainability. Our mission is to give the energy transition the “extra boost” it needs through reliable, intelligent software.
Technologies We Use
Python & Jupyter Notebooks
Python and Jupyter are our preferred tools for rapid prototyping, data analysis, and interactive modeling of complex power systems.
Rust
We use Rust for high-performance computation modules where reliability, memory safety, and deterministic execution are essential.
PandaPower
PandaPower enables fast, accurate grid simulations and load flow analysis for both distribution and transmission networks.
Powsybl
Built for large-scale power system analysis, Powsybl provides a flexible open-source foundation for grid modeling, contingency analysis, and CGMES data exchange.
PowerFactory®
We rely on DIgSILENT PowerFactory® for advanced dynamic studies, validation, and benchmarking of our analytical solutions.
Kubernetes
Kubernetes ensures our distributed systems run reliably at scale, orchestrating containerized workloads across high-availability environments.
Grafana
Grafana powers our visualization layers, turning live grid and simulation data into intuitive, real-time dashboards.
PostgreSQL & TimescaleDB
We use PostgreSQL as a robust, secure foundation for structured data storage and integration with analytical platforms. TimescaleDB allows us to efficiently store and query large volumes of time-series data from grid monitoring and simulation systems.
IEC 60870-5-104, TASE.2, and Field Communication Protocols
We integrate and implement industry-standard communication protocols such as IEC 104, TASE.2/ICCP, Modbus, and OPC UA to ensure secure, interoperable data exchange between substations, control centers, and enterprise systems. These interfaces form the backbone of reliable SCADA and EMS communication in modern grid environments.
We build the digital backbone of the modern grid.
Whether you’re upgrading your SCADA, developing new EMS functions, modeling your network in CGMES, or integrating advanced control devices like PSTs and FACTS, Kickstage can help you achieve your goals faster and more reliably.
