SAS Institute

Project

Data-Driven Optimization of Hydrogen Integration in Electric Grids

Summary: Developed a data-driven framework to optimize the integration of hydrogen into electric grids, enhancing grid efficiency and stability while reducing carbon emissions.

Categories:

Analytics, Market Research

Client

Location: Cary, NC

Industry:

Software

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2023-2024

Program:

EMBA

Center:

EDGE

NunaGreen

Project

A better green transition in Greenland

Summary: Comprehensive assessment of e-fuel sources for a Greenland-based renewable energy utility company to determine the most feasible alternative, both operationally and financially, and replace diesel in powering two remote towns in Greenland.

Categories:

Operations

Client

Location: København, Denmark

Industry:

Energy

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2023-2024

Program:

Daytime

Center:

EDGE

Shell

Project

Market Analysis of Soil Amendments for Nature-Based Solutions

Summary: Comprehensive analysis of stakeholder preferences to inform a go-to-market strategy for carbon sequestering and emissions avoiding soil amendments.

Categories:

Finance, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Technology

Client

Location: New Orleans, LA

Industry:

Energy

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2023-2024

Program:

Daytime

Center:

EDGE

The Iceland Ocean Cluster

Project

Evaluating the feisability of establishing a global consultancy service

Summary: End-to-end assessment of a growing blue economy company’s potential service offering, including firsthand market research and development of operational processes to assess and improve feasibility.

Categories:

Marketing Strategy, Operations, Strategy

Client

Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

Industry:

Other

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2023-2024

Program:

Daytime

Center:

EDGE

Valor Infrastructure Partners

Project

Developing comprehensive strategies to implement new lines of business

Summary: Identified and developed the business case for 2 new business lines that would diversify VIP’s core business (utility-scale renewable energy development) and alleviate their current constraints.

Categories:

Strategy

Client

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Industry:

Energy

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2023-2024

Program:

Daytime

Center:

EDGE

Fluence

Project

Sustainability Certification for Battery Storage Assets

Summary: Analyzed the market for a battery energy storage system (BESS) sustainability certification business and recommended a fit-for-purpose business plan structure with various opportunities for revenue generation.

Categories:

Strategy

Client

Location: Arlington, VA

Industry:

Energy

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2023-2024

Program:

EMBA

Center:

EDGE

DG Matrix

Project

DG Matrix: Novel Business Models for Breakthrough Decarbonization Technology

Summary: DG Matrix is developing a microgrid energy management system called the "DG Power Router" and engaged an FCCP team to conduct market research, formulate a commercial strategy and go-to-market approach, and provide business model recommendations to successfully bring the product to market.

Categories:

Strategy

Client

Location: Cary, NC

Industry:

Automotive

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2023-2024

Program:

EMBA

Center:

EDGE

SJF Ventures

Project

SJF Portfolio Carbon Model Update

Summary: Developed a framework to measure Scope 4 emissions, along with a Scope 4 Emission model to update calculated emissions impact of for portfolio companies. Develop a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for DG Matrix’s “Power Router” entering the US microgrid <1MW segment, including in-depth market research to identify customer segments, product channels, and potential partners; and B. Evaluate commercial strategies (OEM, licensing, system integration) and identifying a suitable partner ecosystem.

Categories:

Other

Client

Location: Durham, NC

Industry:

Banking, Finance & Insurance

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2023-2024

Program:

EMBA

Center:

EDGE

Sealed

Project

Low income home energy retrofit market

Summary: Enable Sealed to further its mission to stop energy waste and electrify all homes by analyzing the low- and moderate-income market and identify barriers and opportunities for market entry.

Categories:

Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Strategy

Client

Location: New York, NY

Industry:

Environmental

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2022-2023

Program:

EMBA

Center:

EDGE

ADM

Project

Biochar Business Case for ADM

Summary: Develop a business case and dynamic financial model for the production of biochar, the use or monetization of byproducts (i.e., pyrolysis oil, steam, carbon credits), and evaluate the potential impact to ADM’s Strive 35 sustainability goals.

Categories:

Finance, Operations, Other, Strategy, Technology

Client

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry:

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

Type:

For-Profit

Details

Year:

2022-2023

Program:

EMBA

Center:

EDGE