Get Started in 3 Easy Steps:

1. Register for the SAInt User Forum:

Sign Up Here

Choose "Yes" when asked if you are interested in a Trial License.

2. Install SAInt:

Once your SAInt User Forum account is approved (typically within 24 business hours), we’ll send you an email from support@encoord.com with download instructions and the SAInt Trial License.

Pro Tip: Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see the email within 24 business hours.

3. Activate the SAInt Trial License:

Follow the license activation instructions provided in the email, and use SAInt for 30 days!

What to Expect During Your Free Trial:

With your Trial License activated, here’s how you can get started with SAInt:

1. Explore SAInt Videos

Learn the ropes with easy-to-follow video guides:

a. Intro to SAInt: Discover the basics of using SAInt in real-world scenarios.

b. Intro to Production Cost Modeling: Learn how to run a power system production cost optimization in SAInt.

c. Intro to Balanced AC Power Flow: Learn how to model electric transmission networks and set up balanced AC Power Flow simulations.

d. Intro to Unbalanced AC Power Flow: Learn how to model electric distribution networks and set up unbalanced AC Power Flow simulations.

2. Test Drive Model-Ready Datasets

Experiment with our library of model-ready datasets tailored for your trial experience. Visit the Model-Ready Datasets section of the SAInt User Forum to get started.

3. Deepen Your Modeling Knowledge

Explore our comprehensive reference guide for detailed insights into our software, along with task-focused how-to guides and tutorials designed to assist you in planning the energy future, one case study at a time.

4. Connect with Other SAInt Users

Share your questions, ideas, and insights with the SAInt community: Join the Conversation

5. Explore How SAInt Can Help You

If you are an experienced modeler, explore SAInt's potential to advance energy planning at your organization. For instance, integrate planning across electric generation, transmission, and distribution and plan for the energy transition!

If you are taking your first steps into energy system modeling, build your first model in SAInt and explore how you can help the energy industry plan for the future!

Unlock SAInt’s Capabilities:

During the Free Trial period, you'll have unlimited access to many SAInt features, including:

• Balanced & Unbalanced AC Power Flow Simulation: Model electric transmission and distribution networks under any loading scenario.

• Production Cost Optimization: Optimize power system operations and model electricity markets by running network-constrained unit commitment and economic dispatch models (powered by Gurobi).

• Geo-referenced Graphical User Interface: Intuitively and interactively visualize, explore, model, and design electric networks over a map.

• Scenario Exploration: Build, compare, and explore multiple scenarios to plan for the future.

• Integrate Planning across electric generation, transmission, and distribution by running production cost optimizations and balanced/unbalanced AC power flow simulations.

FAQ:

What do I need for the free trial?

You’ll need a Windows computer, a valid email address, and a reliable internet connection.

What are the system requirements?

We curated the Model-Ready Datasets accessible via the SAInt User Forum to run on most personal computers with a Windows operating system. If you want to run very large and complex models, we encourage you to check our recommended machine specifications.

Is there a limit to the network size I can model?

No, the Free Trial License does not limit the size of the network you can model in SAInt.

Can I extend my Trial if I need more time?

We’re confident that 30 days will give you plenty of time to explore SAInt, but if you need more time, reach out to us at support@encoord.com.

Does the Free Trial License give access to other modeling capabilities and features of SAInt?

For now, the Free Trial License does not give access to all of SAInt’s modeling capabilities and features, such as the Application Programming Interface (API), the capacity expansion optimization module, as well as the gas and thermal network simulation modules. If you are interested in trying any of them, reach out to us at support@encoord.com.